Resolution #10: I will seek out the best partner for me. Simply going with a three-letter brand name outsourcer or advisor isn't always the best move. In fact, it can be a costly mistake. "There is lots of competition in the outsourcing market today," says EquaTerra's Ayling. "You will always find a supplier who has the right capabilities for you, and, where what you spend with them will make you important to them." Take an unsparing look at your vendors and advisors, says Baker & McKenzie's Hansen. If they don't share your core values, show them the door.

Resolution #11: I will have fun. The economy remains grim. IT and outsourcing are hard. And you haven't seen your budget inch up in three years. "But technology has never been more exciting with mobile apps, social media, and so forth," says Staples of Mindtree. "Use the new technology to bring fun back into your organization and energize your business for growth."

in CIO's Outsourcing Drilldown.