Good Morning BSS World

Wiktor Doktór

"Good Morning BSS World" is a podcast dedicated to outsourcing and business support services industry. My name is Wiktor Doktór and since 2010 I promote, educate and talk about outsourcing, shared services and other forms of professional services. Together with group of business enthusiasts, I run FOCUS ON Business media (Portal and printed magazine) and manage the Pro Progressio Club, where I have a pleasure to cooperate with many Polish and International BPO and SSC organizations. In this podcast I share with you my comments, industry news and updates concerning reports, business events, data, service providers as well as people representing BSS World. Get ready for a cycle of interesting and short episodes. If you are liking what you're hearing feel free to leave your comments on platform you use to listen to this podcast, like it and share it with your business colleagues. Welcome to my World! Welcome to "Good Morning BSS World"! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

  1. OWS26 in Chicago – we were there

    May 7

    OWS26 in Chicago – we were there

    Hello! Wiktor Doktór here. In this episode of Good Morning BSS World, I’m joined by Marcin Grzegory from Invest in Pomerania to discuss the latest global trends from OWS26 in Chicago and the incredible growth of the Tri-City business ecosystem. What is the future of Global Business Services (GBS) and Global Capability Centers (GCC)? In this episode, we sit down with Marcin Grzegory, Deputy Director at Invest in Pomerania, fresh from the OWS 26 Summit organized by IAOP in Chicago. We break down the three massive trends dominating the industry today: the pervasive influence of AI, the evolution of GBS into sophisticated GCCs, and the rising importance of global compliance and talent. Key highlights of this episode include:The Chicago Connection: Reflections on OWS 26 and how Poland stood out on the global stage alongside nations like Ghana.Pomerania’s 30-Year Evolution: How the region grew from a few thousand employees to a powerhouse of over 45,000 professionals in business services and technology.The "Iwona" Story: Did you know Amazon’s Alexa was born in Poland? We discuss the local roots of global tech giants like Amazon, Intel, and Boeing.Beyond Cost Arbitrage: Why investors choose Poland not just for price, but for high-level problem-solving abilities, quality, and proficiency.Invest in Pomerania: Learn how this "local concierge" helps international investors navigate the Polish market and build successful operations.Whether you are an investor, a business leader, or curious about the BPO/GBS ecosystem, this conversation provides deep insights into why the Tri-City (Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot) remains a top-tier destination for the world’s biggest brands.   Links: IAOP – https://www.iaop.org/ OWS26 – https://www.iaop.org/Content/23/174/5951 Invest in Pomerania – https://followtheleaders.pl/investinpomerania/ Follow the Leaders – https://followtheleaders.pl/en Pro Progressio - https://proprogressio.com/en/   ****************************   My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry. If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktor Here is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor You can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl   ****************************   This Podcast is supported by Patrons: Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/ Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/ Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/ Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/ Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/ Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/ Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/ Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/ Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/ Wiktor Doktór Jr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-dokt%C3%B3r-jr-916297188/ Agata Stolarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stolarz/ Hubert Antczak - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubert-antczak/   Once you listen, give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so: Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor   Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor  Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

    19 min
  2. Beyond the FTE - Modern Outsourcing Strategies

    Apr 17

    Beyond the FTE - Modern Outsourcing Strategies

    In this episode of the BSS World Podcast, I sit down with Grzegorz Baran from Transcom to discuss the shifting landscape of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Business Services (GBS). As we navigate 2026, the traditional model of focusing solely on FTE costs and facilities is no longer enough to ensure business stability. Key Insights from This Episode:Geopolitics & Risk: Why the "elephant in the room" can no longer be ignored. We explore how global conflicts and regional instabilities impact site selection and business continuity.The Rise of Friendshoring: Discover why companies are moving toward hybrid models and "friendshoring" to mitigate risks associated with single-location dependencies.Legal & Security Complexities: From the nuances of GDPR across different European borders to the necessity of cybersecurity certifications and penetration testing.Culture & Context: Why cultural alignment is crucial for Customer Experience (CX) and why certain processes are returning to Europe from traditional offshore hubs.The Polish Advantage: An analysis of why Poland and CEE remain powerhouses in the sector due to efficiency, high education standards, and cultural proximity to the Nordic and German markets.ESG in the RFP Process: Understanding how carbon footprint and sustainability have become non-negotiable factors for modern global partners.As Grzegorz says in our talk - "Business should be separated from geopolitics... that was the universal model we worked in for years. In my opinion, it is no longer like that."   ****************************   My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry. Visit my social media channels: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktor Here is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor You can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl   ****************************   This Podcast is supported by Patrons: Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/ Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/ Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/ Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/ Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/ Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/ Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/ Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/ Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/ Ewelina Szindler – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelina-szindler-zarz%C4%85dzanie-mark%C4%85-osobist%C4%85-0497a0212/ Wiktor Doktór Jr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-dokt%C3%B3r-jr-916297188/ Agata Stolarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stolarz/ Hubert Antczak - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubert-antczak/   Once you listen, give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so: Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor   Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor  Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

    34 min
  3. Employing foreigners with Foundever

    Feb 2

    Employing foreigners with Foundever

    I have a pleasure to work with CX industry since late 90s of previous century. I remember the times when first call contact centres were built in Poland and started to grow. Now, in 2026, the CX industry is very well developed and supports clients from all around the World. To do so it is crucial to employ foreigners and also local people with language skills. Few years ago I have met managers from Foundever company, a global organization who provides CX services from many countries. They are also present in Poland in few locations and employ people of over 80 nationalities. How does the recruitment of foreigners look like? What needs to be taken into consideration? Is it easier to recruit German speaking person or perhaps someone who speaks other languages? Those and many more questions I asked Danuta, Manzura and Oskar from Foundever Poland. Grab a coffee and listen how employing foreigners looks like. Enjoy listening. Links: Danuta Oleśkiewicz on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuta-oleskiewicz/ Manzura Sabzalieva on Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/manzurasabzalieva/ Oskar Stawowski on Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskar-stawowski/ Foundever – https://foundever.com/pl/ Recruitment in Foundever - https://jobs.foundever.com/content/Find-a-Job/ Foundever on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/foundever_poland/ Foundever on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundever/   ****************************     My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry. If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktor Here is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor   You can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@)wiktordoktor.pl     ****************************     This Podcast is supported by Patrons: Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/  Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/ Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/ Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/ Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/ Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/ Anna Czyż - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-czyz-%F0%9F%94%B5%F0%9F%94%B4%F0%9F%9F%A2-68597813/ Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/ Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/ Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/ Ewelina Szindler – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelina-szindler-zarz%C4%85dzanie-mark%C4%85-osobist%C4%85-0497a0212/ Wiktor Doktór Jr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-dokt%C3%B3r-jr-916297188/ Agata Stolarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stolarz/ Hubert Antczak - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubert-antczak/ Once you listen, give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so: Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor   Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor  - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

    45 min
  4. Value vs Price with Maggi Dewedar

    Jan 27

    Value vs Price with Maggi Dewedar

    Value vs Price with Maggi Dewedar Value or a price or perhaps I should say Value vs. Price - this is a question!? It's common for businesses to base their selection of an outsourcing partner on price. But is this always the right approach? Is the lowest price the final price, or is it something that will soon be revealed—hidden costs? And how does the value of the service fit into this? What should you consider, what should you pay attention to, and how should you create and develop the process of selecting an outsourcing partner? I asked these and many other questions to Maggi Dewedar from enable, a company that has been supporting its clients in the CX BPO sector for years. Enjoy listening. Links: Maggi Dewedar on LInkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggi-dewedar-2010424/   enable - https://enableoutsourcing.com/ enable on LInkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/enable-eg/     ****************************     My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry. If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktor Here is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor  You can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@)wiktordoktor.pl       ****************************     This Podcast is supported by Patrons: Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/   Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/ Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/ Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/ Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/ Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/ Anna Czyż - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-czyz-%F0%9F%94%B5%F0%9F%94%B4%F0%9F%9F%A2-68597813/ Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/ Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/ Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/ Ewelina Szindler – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelina-szindler-zarz%C4%85dzanie-mark%C4%85-osobist%C4%85-0497a0212/ Wiktor Doktór Jr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-dokt%C3%B3r-jr-916297188/ Agata Stolarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stolarz/   Once you listen, give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so: Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor  Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

    32 min
  5. 2026 BPO and CX outlook with Peter Ryan

    Jan 22

    2026 BPO and CX outlook with Peter Ryan

    I have met Peter Ryan many years ago. He is one of not many global experts who on a daily basis takes a closer look into BPO and CX world. Every year Peter creates surveys, writes reports, organizes events and runs dozens of business talks with BPO leaders from all over the world. On January 2026 Peter has visited Warsaw (Poland), where my podcasting studio is located and I used this opportunity to invite him for a business talk. We have discussed business trends for BPO and especially CX BPO industry for 2026. A good and deep talk, which is worth to be listened. Enjoy!   Links: Peter Ryan on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ryan-montreal/ Ryan Strategic Advisory - https://ryanadvisory.com/ CX Outsourcers - https://cxoutsourcers.com/   ****************************   My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry. If you want to learn more about me, please visit my social media channels: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktor Here is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor You can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl   ****************************   This Podcast is supported by Patrons: Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/ Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/ Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/ Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/ Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/ Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/ Anna Czyż - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-czyz-%F0%9F%94%B5%F0%9F%94%B4%F0%9F%9F%A2-68597813/ Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/ Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/ Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/ Ewelina Szindler – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelina-szindler-zarz%C4%85dzanie-mark%C4%85-osobist%C4%85-0497a0212/ Wiktor Doktór Jr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-dokt%C3%B3r-jr-916297188/ Agata Stolarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stolarz/   Once you listen, give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so: Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor   Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor  Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

    25 min
  6. Venezuela crisis, Colombian wages and AI - a reality check for LATAM BPO & GBS

    Jan 7

    Venezuela crisis, Colombian wages and AI - a reality check for LATAM BPO & GBS

    In this episode of Good Morning BSS World, I return to Latin America for our regular monthly update on the BPO and GBS industry, and I am joined once again by my good friend and LATAM expert, Mauricio Velasquez. Based on most recent Venezuela’s crisis our conversation begins with a timely look at this country – a country that historically played a significant role in regional shared services and IT operations, and which may or not once again attract attention in the coming years. Without diving too deep into politics, we focus on business realities, talent availability, and the long-term potential of Venezuelan professionals both at home and across the region. We then move to one of the hottest topics impacting nearshoring decisions today: labor costs. Mauricio shares his on-the-ground perspective on Colombia’s recent 23% minimum wage increase and explains why this is a major challenge for BPO and GBS providers operating in the country. We discuss how this shift may influence investor decisions, regional competition, and geographic diversification across Latin America. The discussion also touches on AI adoption, bilingual talent availability, and the evolving balance between automation and human-centric service delivery. As always, this episode offers practical insights, real numbers, and honest opinions on where the Latin American BPO and GBS market stands today and where it may be heading next.   Key points of the podcast: Venezuela's potential resurgence as a BPO and IT hub hinges on political stability and the return of skilled Venezuelans to rebuild the business environment.The significant increase in Colombia's minimum wage could impact the country's competitiveness in the BPO sector, potentially shifting business to other Latin American countries with lower labor costs.The key to leveraging AI in the BPO sector lies in combining it with human capabilities, ensuring that technology enhances rather than replaces the workforce.  Links: Mauricio Velasquez on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mavelasquez/ Mauricio’s web page - https://velasquez.co/ Talk to AI about this episode – https://gmbw.onpodcastai.com/episodes/LM5xpXWNtBx/chat   ****************************   My name is Wiktor Doktór and on daily basis I run Pro Progressio Club - https://proprogressio.com/en/activity/pro-progressio-club/1 - it's a community of many private companies and public sector organizations that care about the development of business relations in the B2B model. In the Good Morning BSS World podcast, apart from solo episodes, I share interviews with experts and specialists from global BPO/GBS industry. Check out my social media channels: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/wiktordoktor Here is also link to the English podcasts Playlist - https://bit.ly/GoodMorningBSSWorldPodcastYT LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktordoktor You can also write to me. My email address is - kontakt(@) wiktordoktor.pl   ****************************   This Podcast is supported by Patrons: Marzena Sawicka https://www.linkedin.com/in/marzena-sawicka-a9644a23/ Przemysław Sławiński https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemys%C5%82aw-s%C5%82awi%C5%84ski-155a4426/ Damian Ruciński https://www.linkedin.com/in/damian-ruci%C5%84ski/ Szymon Kryczka https://www.linkedin.com/in/szymonkryczka/ Grzegorz Ludwin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gludwin/ Adam Furmańczuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-agilino/ Anna Czyż - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-czyz-%F0%9F%94%B5%F0%9F%94%B4%F0%9F%9F%A2-68597813/ Igor Tkach - https://www.linkedin.com/in/igortkach/ Damian Wróblewski – https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianwroblewski/ Paweł Łopatka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawellopatka/ Ewelina Szindler – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelina-szindler-zarz%C4%85dzanie-mark%C4%85-osobist%C4%85-0497a0212/ Wiktor Doktór Jr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-dokt%C3%B3r-jr-916297188/ Agata Stolarz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-stolarz/   Give a like, subscribe and join Patrons of Good Morning BSS World as well. Here are two links to do so: Patronite - https://patronite.pl/wiktordoktor   Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wiktordoktor  Or if you liked this episode and would like to buy me virtual coffee, you can use this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiktordoktor - by doing so you support the growth and distribution of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.

    42 min

About

"Good Morning BSS World" is a podcast dedicated to outsourcing and business support services industry. My name is Wiktor Doktór and since 2010 I promote, educate and talk about outsourcing, shared services and other forms of professional services. Together with group of business enthusiasts, I run FOCUS ON Business media (Portal and printed magazine) and manage the Pro Progressio Club, where I have a pleasure to cooperate with many Polish and International BPO and SSC organizations. In this podcast I share with you my comments, industry news and updates concerning reports, business events, data, service providers as well as people representing BSS World. Get ready for a cycle of interesting and short episodes. If you are liking what you're hearing feel free to leave your comments on platform you use to listen to this podcast, like it and share it with your business colleagues. Welcome to my World! Welcome to "Good Morning BSS World"! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-bss-world--4131868/support.