agile outsourcing is like marriage - a 5-step how-to
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Agile Outsourcingis Like Marriage
Calen Legaspi, CEO
Outsourcing?
Communication & Culture
Technical Skill
Methodology
Attrition
`Like Marriage?
Start with an idea of an ideal partner
Spend time meeting several potentials
Spend time with one in particular
Committing
Growing the relationship
Step 1: The Checklist
Direct Video Contact to Each Team Member
Training & Mentoring
Sourcing of Talent
Methodology
Step 2: Screening - First Dates
In the beginning, vet individualsProgramming examSaves time, interview only the passers
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InterviewOver video conferenceCommunication & culture
Group interview is okGet idea of group dynamics
Helps the shy ones
Step 3: Starting the Relationship - Going Steady
Small Team3 people, 3 months
Maximize Interaction
Engage the Management
Step 4: Committing - Marriage
Product Demos and Retrospectives
Visits
Allow Paid Time for Training
Continue to Engage Management
Step 5: Allowing for Growth
PromotionsExpect rates to increase over time, especially for top talentOtherwise, talent will leave
Your choice to retain or switch
RotationTalent will leave if no growth opportunities
At least the knowledge stays within the company
Summary
Step1: The ChecklistStep 2: ScreeningFirst Dates
Step 3: Starting the RelationshipGoing Steady
Step 4: CommittingMarriage
Step 5: Allowing for Growth
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