How to Choose your Digital and/or IT Partner
Professor
Ansis Šķibusts
About the professor
Ansis Škibustus has been in the digital and IT industry for more than 14 years, where 6 of those years he led the digital agency CUBE. Ansis is currently working on product development at Giraffe360. Ansis has gained a lot of practical experience working with clients of various sizes in Latvia and the Baltics, solving the digital needs of these companies together with the team.
Course Description
This course empowers organizations to make informed decisions when selecting IT and digital partners. By providing a structured approach to partner selection, from needs assessment to contract negotiation, participants will develop the skills to identify suitable partners, mitigate risks, and establish successful collaborations. Through a combination of strategic planning and practical guidance, this course equips professionals with the tools to optimize IT investments and achieve business objectives.
Course Goals
Understand the types of different IT partners and the services they offer.
Identify your organization’s IT needs and priorities.
Develop a detailed list of partner selection criteria.
Perform effective partner selection and evaluation.
To conclude a successful cooperation agreement with the chosen partner.
Understand the risks associated with choosing IT partners and how to mitigate them.
After the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the needs of your company
- Create a selection process
- Evaluate offers subjectively
- Choose the best fit
Course will be:
Online and In Person
Prerequisites
Teaching methods used:
Interactive lectures: Lectures will be supplemented with discussions, questions and answers, as well as practical examples.
Group work: Participants will be divided into groups to solve tasks together and present their results.
Case study: Real-life examples are analyzed to illustrate different partner selection situations.
Practical tasks: Participants perform practical tasks to consolidate the acquired knowledge and skills.
Topic 1
Introduction: What is a digital/IT partner? Why is it important to choose the right partner?
Types of partners: Consultants, integrators, developers, cloud service providers.
Topic 2
Partner selection process:
Needs analysis
Determination of criteria
Partner search and selection
Comparison of offers
Conclusion of the contract
Topic 3
Risk management:
Technical risks
Financial risks
Legal risks
Reputational risks
Topic 4
Secrets of successful cooperation:
Communication
Trust
Common goals
Flexibility
Professor
Ansis Šķibusts
About the professor
Ansis Škibustus has been in the digital and IT industry for more than 14 years, where 6 of those years he led the digital agency CUBE. Ansis is currently working on product development at Giraffe360. Ansis has gained a lot of practical experience working with clients of various sizes in Latvia and the Baltics, solving the digital needs of these companies together with the team.
Course Description
This course empowers organizations to make informed decisions when selecting IT and digital partners. By providing a structured approach to partner selection, from needs assessment to contract negotiation, participants will develop the skills to identify suitable partners, mitigate risks, and establish successful collaborations. Through a combination of strategic planning and practical guidance, this course equips professionals with the tools to optimize IT investments and achieve business objectives.
Course Goals
Understand the types of different IT partners and the services they offer.
Identify your organization’s IT needs and priorities.
Develop a detailed list of partner selection criteria.
Perform effective partner selection and evaluation.
To conclude a successful cooperation agreement with the chosen partner.
Understand the risks associated with choosing IT partners and how to mitigate them.
After the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the needs of your company
- Create a selection process
- Evaluate offers subjectively
- Choose the best fit
Course will be:
Online and In Person
Prerequisites
Teaching methods used:
Interactive lectures: Lectures will be supplemented with discussions, questions and answers, as well as practical examples.
Group work: Participants will be divided into groups to solve tasks together and present their results.
Case study: Real-life examples are analyzed to illustrate different partner selection situations.
Practical tasks: Participants perform practical tasks to consolidate the acquired knowledge and skills.
Topic 1
Introduction: What is a digital/IT partner? Why is it important to choose the right partner?
Types of partners: Consultants, integrators, developers, cloud service providers.
Topic 2
Partner selection process:
Needs analysis
Determination of criteria
Partner search and selection
Comparison of offers
Conclusion of the contract
Topic 3
Risk management:
Technical risks
Financial risks
Legal risks
Reputational risks
Topic 4
Secrets of successful cooperation:
Communication
Trust
Common goals
Flexibility