Books by Kate
We’ve created a series of books to guide your thinking along the evolution of your Vested journey. Each book has a specific focus to help you learn the why, what, how, when and who of Vested.
The Vested Way
Achieve Your Impossible. Together.
Collaboration isn’t something most of us have effectively learned how to do. Thankfully, there is a way forward: Vested. The model, developed out of research by the University of Tennessee led by Kate Vitasek, has been adopted by leading global organizations such as Intel, bp, EY, Discovery Health and the Canadian Government.
Real stories of companies embracing Vested. How P&G, McDonald’s, and Microsoft are redefining winning in business relationships.
Strategic Sourcing in the New Economy
When to use each of the seven Sourcing Business Models, including Vested.
Contracting in the New Economy
Putting relational contracting theory into practice.
Shifting to a mindset of shared goals and objectives.
What steps are needed to implement Vested partnerships and agreements.
Preventing the Dispute Before it Begins
Discover practical dispute prevention strategies that help control and eliminate contract disputes, ensuring stronger, more successful business relationships.
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