A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and “Contracting in the New Economy”

Kate Vitasek is an author, educator, and architect of the Vested® business model. In September 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast titled “A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and Contracting” during which Kate shared how today’s global and outsourced companies are seeking lean and agile processes that allow them to better manage risk and create … Continue reading "A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and “Contracting in the New Economy”"

November 2, 2021

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with Kate Vitasek of the University of Tennessee
November 2, 2021

A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and “Contracting in the New Economy”

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Kate Vitasek is an author, educator, and architect of the Vested® business model. In September 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast titled “A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and Contracting” during which Kate shared how today’s global and outsourced companies are seeking lean and agile processes that allow them to better manage risk and create value using the Cloud and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency. Mike Petrusky asked Kate to explain why it’s time for organizations to rethink contracting, refresh outsourcing partnerships with security and flexibility in mind and how contracting in the new economy demands taking a new approach. Check out this audio sample of the discussion and then watch the full hour-long conversation with Kate and Mike!

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Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevitasek/

Watch the full hour video with Kate and Mike: https://www.teem.com/webinar-download-a-flexible-framework-for-outsourcing-and-contracting

Learn more about Kate’s new book and “The Vested Way”: https://www.vestedway.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]


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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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