Outsourcing Decision Tree Diagram
A practical decision tree for choosing in-house work, project outsourcing, staff augmentation, managed services, or BPO.
Plain-English version
1. Is work core judgment?
Define this step before moving to the next decision point.
2. Is scope clear?
Define this step before moving to the next decision point.
3. Is work repeatable?
Define this step before moving to the next decision point.
4. Need extra hands?
Define this step before moving to the next decision point.
5. Choose model
Define this step before moving to the next decision point.
6. Govern
Define this step before moving to the next decision point.
How to use this diagram
Use this page in planning meetings when people are jumping too quickly to vendor names or price. A visual sequence helps bring the conversation back to readiness, scope, accountability, and review.