Mike Dodsworth of Capgemini picks up “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the NOA Awards
Mike Dodsworth won the National Outsourcing Association’s award for Lifetime Achievement at the NOA awards ceremony on 12 October. Hosted by Anthony Hilton, the financial editor of the Evening Standard, the awards attracted over 350 professionals from the UK’s outsourcing industry. The awards aim to reward organisations for success in outsourcing projects, as well as raising awareness for the importance of best practice in outsourcing. The awards acknowledge achievements in IT outsourcing, Business Process Outsourcing, as well as sector specific achievements in telecommunications, finance, energy and the public sector.
13 October 2006
Capgemini’s Mike Dodsworth won the award for his long and distinguished career in outsourcing and his involvement with people. Mike’s demonstration of exemplary people management skills during his career were a key factor in winning the award. Often the people affected by outsourcing contracts are forgotten - they can feel let down and a lost in the formalities of major outsourcing transfers. Mike has shown a commitment to best practice in supporting staff to transition smoothly to their new positions. Outsourcing is often tarnished by rumour or folklore which perpetuates negative perceptions of employee dissatisfaction. Mike has consistently communicated the positives and shown that outsourcing can in fact be a great enabler for employees and can positively boost morale if handled professionally.
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