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How to Run a Successful Offshoring Project: Interviews and Anecdotes.

By Southard, Sherry
Publication: Technical Communication
Date: Monday, November 1 2004

How to Run a Successful Offshoring Project: Interviews and Anecdotes

J. Lohmann. 2004. Best practices 6:38-41.

"Managers in the US, already experienced with project management tasks, will find they need the same skills when they manage an offshore project. The difference is

that the world of offshoring is many times more complex. Working within the framework of a foreign culture adds a whole new dimension to a project. As a result, additional considerations must be made in planning, communication, and training." This article contains information from four managers with experience in this area.

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