subject: Failed Outsourced Relationships - Common Reasons [print this page] An outsourcing relationship should be built on mutually beneficial goals and with a highly effective vendor management and vendor governance structure that facilitates collaboration, visibility, and realigned interests. Otherwise, the relationship health will suffer and the relationship will ultimately fail. The partners should establish a structure for open communication and should create rules for having regular discussions about the relationship, its progress, issues faced and resolution procedures. By dealing with issues before they become problems, the likelihood of relationship success rises dramatically. To learn more ClickHere.