2006
Manchester Business School and PA Consulting Group launch new Executive Sourcing Programme
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August 2006
The collaboration of Manchester Business School and PA Consulting Group provides theory and practice to an independent programme for sourcing executives
Manchester Business School is running an executive development programme in association with PA Consulting Group, a leading global management, systems and technology consultancy. The short course, entitled 2006 Executive Sourcing Programme, will cover effective management of outsourcing programmes and runs from October through to December 2006.
The course will be delivered at Manchester Business School by senior consultants from PA and leading academics from Manchester Business School, ensuring an unrivalled blend of practical relevance and academic rigour.
The course is in three modules, which can be taken as standalone programmes or together, to provide a comprehensive insight into sourcing as a means to improve the performance of key corporate functions.
The course modules are:
Why seize the BPO opportunity? (Tuesday 10 October)
The key activities and critical success factors in deciding to outsource business processes
How can outsourcing be managed successfully? (Monday 6 November)
Successful long-term management of outsourcing
What makes an effective offshoring strategy? (Tuesday 5 December)
The possibilities and pitfalls of global outsourcing and offshoring
Individually, each module will enable a business executive to improve their appreciation in a particular aspect of outsourcing, ranging from deciding the best course of action for their firm, to managing long-term relationships and processes overseas. The entire programme will provide a comprehensive introduction to this complex field.
Professor Fang Lee Cooke from Manchester Business School said: “We’re delighted to combine our up-to-the-minute research with the practical insights and expertise of PA Consulting Group’s advisors. It’s the first time we’ve worked in such a partnership and it’s a fantastic example of the Manchester Method - learning by experience - in action. The programme will offer an excellent toolkit to managers new to the field of outsourcing.”
Jonathon Hogg from PA Consulting Group said: “Whether evaluating outsourcing as a strategic choice, engaging in the selection of vendors or reviewing existing arrangements, realising the value from outsourcing means revisiting the theory and best practice.”
The modules cost £500 each, or £1,350 when delegates book all three. Information on registration, the courses and their content can be found at www.mbs.ac.uk/sourcing
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Notes to editors
PA Consulting Group
PA Consulting Group is a leading management, systems and technology consulting firm. Operating worldwide in more than 35 countries, PA draws on the knowledge and experience of 3,000 people, whose skills extend from the initial generation of ideas, insights and solutions all the way through to detailed implementation. This benefits-driven approach is founded on our strength in innovation, our responsiveness to our clients’ needs, and our unyielding focus on delivery. All of our work and support is based on deep sector insight and expertise, and we work across the private and public sectors, with particular strengths in financial services, energy, life sciences & healthcare, government & public services, manufacturing, defence and telecommunications.
PA’s sourcing capability
Ongoing sourcing assignments and continuous market research mean that PA is ideally placed to assist in developing the best sourcing strategy through to its implementation and ongoing review. Sourcing clients use PA to deliver business transformation in human resources, information technology, finance and other corporate service functions.
At every stage in the sourcing life cycle PA is able to deliver insight that will ensure a successful sourcing result.
www.paconsulting.com
Manchester Business School
Manchester Business School is one of the UK and Europe’s top business schools. It is dedicated to a practical and internationally focused approach to learning, to develop the business leaders of the future.
www.mbs.ac.uk/executive-education
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