There are several best practices and how tos in order to get the most out of your software outsourcing project. We invite you to have a look at the following suggestions:
1. Define your project:
- Outline your idea and try to make a list of priorities;
- Analyze the way you want to undertake remote work: near shore or offshore;
- If the project is unclear and will be subject to consistent changes, try the agile method and ask for prototyping;
- Use the same document when asking for software development outsourcing offers;
2. Select the right outsourcing partner:
- Make a list with all essential selection criteria (industry / technology / consultancy capability / communication language / required HR / interview availability / team continuity, etc.);
- Request for quotes, ask for references, plan a visit and make a trial project;
- Set a post-trial project analysis and highlight lessons learned; Take a decision.
3. Fine tune the cooperation:
- Set clear responsibilities;
- Choose the software development method that suits you best;
- Draw the way for team collaboration;
- Specify how the teams will be formed;
- Set each party’s contribution to the projects infrastructure;
4. Control the process:
- Set and follow the development plan;
- Set stand-up meetings, weekly status reports and set a permanent contact person;
- Point out potential issues and communicate them in order to get them solved.