One of the challenges of IT leadership is working with vendors and the associated contracts, agreements and licenses common to the operation of an IT department. I'm trying to figure out how and when I learned to handle this part of my operation. I'd like to give my staff the benefit of attending classes and professional development that would improve their skills in this area (maybe an Executive MBA in IS Leadership that our university offers emba.oakland.edu). I'm seeking options that offer opportunities to develop skills in handling vendor relationships. I thought an occasional blog posting on this topic would help explore the nature of the environment and the skills required of IT leaders.
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