The document provides guidance on finding the right eLearning partner to meet business needs. It outlines key considerations when evaluating potential partners, including whether they can provide scalability, faster turnaround times, and expertise in various skills and tools. When starting the process, it's important to evaluate a partner's local vs offshore capabilities, ability to work with multiple specialists, and cultural fit for collaborating across time zones. Steps for evaluating partners include finding references, assessing their process maturity and innovation culture, understanding team size flexibility, and being a collaborative customer. The goal is establishing a long-term partnership with a provider that can solve complex problems simply and architect reusable solutions.