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Hi!
I'd like you help me with this situation.
I am an independent consultant in the process to engage a project but I going to outsource the most of this. However in the earliers interviews with my client I went alone, but in the next meeting when I'll show the project proposal my partner(the outsourcer) be with me to explain the proposal.
So which could be the better way to explain the situation to my client?...because I feel that my client could see me just like a broker.
What are you experience on this kind of situation?
Thanks in advance!
I've been a consultant since 1989. Here are some direct thoughts about this:
- Open and honest communication is the best policy. Best for ethics and best for business.
- If your direct involvement in the work of the project is very little, you ARE just a broker. Your client is going to see this no matter what you do or say. Don't try to hide it.
- By calling your associate an "outsourcer", it sounds like you are subcontracting the project out and you are merely a broker.
- There is nothing wrong with having most or all of the work done by someone else. Disclosure to the client, and agreement from the client, is what makes this legitimate.
- Your client should already know that you plan to have some/most/all of the work done by someone other than yourself. S/he should not learn of this during a presentation.
- On the other hand, if you are managing and directing the project and someone else is doing the work, _YOU_ should do the presentation to the client with, or without, your associate with you. Don't be too concerned with your subordinate's feelings here. As the project manager, _you_ must maintain the relationship with the client. Abdication for any reason, including the feelings of a subordinate, is not acceptable.
Does this help you? Good luck and go get 'em!
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I agree with steve. The other option is to have a intimate relationship with the outsourcer and make sure they go in as part of your company. You will need to have a tight agreement and incentivize the outsourcer. I can give you some tips on this.
I agree with the previous answers, both of them. Speaking from my own experience it doesn't really matter much how you present yourself and your "team". The important thing to remember is that your client shouldn't get more than one bill. He's buying your service. As long as you provide, it doesn't matter how you do it.
Sir,
Sorry for the delayed reply. I feel it happed in most of the occation. Before you outsource the project you got first get a agreement like "You should include my name as a partner in your site" with the people who you give your project.
I am a Project manager for BharathiNetworks, which having young developers a lot. I am ready to do this kind of service if you give order for us. We are ready to work with you.
Hope you give a better reply for my request.
Thank you in advance,
Bye and have a nice day.,
Kanagavel.A
(project manager - BharathiNetworks)
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DEAR SIR,
I AM LOOKING PROJECT FROM YOU I HAVE LOT OF
COMPANY WHO WANNA WORK WITH YOU
IF YOU HAVE ANY PROJECT TO OUTSOURCE THEN LET ME KNOW
FOR QUALITY WORK
