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The ideal Outsourcing TeamWed Oct 15th
12:00pm PT | 3:00pm ET
Webinar
www.belatrixsf.com
Julieta BarrionuevoTeam Leader & CSM
Gabriel VázquezTeam Leader & CSM
Panelists
• Key factors of for an effective team building◦ Project Scope◦ Team Size◦ Team Location◦ Software Development Methodology◦ Communication◦ Defined roles & responsibilities
• Case study • Q&A
Topics
Some common questions
Key factors for
an effective team
building
Project Scope
We can identify 2 situations:
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2
Clear Project Scope Definition
Unclear or Missing Project Scope Definition
Team Size
• Typical Scrum Team composition: 7-10 members• If the team size increases, so does the number of
conflicts• Split the team into subteams
Team Location
• Will my teams be distributed in several locations?• How can they communicate effectively?• What do I need to be able to work with teams in
multiple locations?• How can you grant visibility to the team’s activities and
their progress?
Team Location
• Real-time, online collaboration tools • Top talent is spread around the globe• Flexible policies related to working from home
Software Development Methodology
• Is the company familiar with Agile Methodologies?
• We’re already working with a given methodology. Do we have to change it?
Software Development Methodology
• The methodology conditions and determines the team composition.
• The team composition needs to adapt the reality of the current teams and methodologies used by the client.
Defined Roles and Responsibilities
• Choose the right people to be part of the team
• Appoint or elect one person to lead based on leadership qualities
• Building a team is a process that takes time but also saves time
• Classic roles that a company needs:1. Scrum Master/Team lead.2. SME.3. Development Engineer.4. UI/UX developer / Graphic Designer.5. QA Engineer.
Communication
• Key to any successful team Building
• Might be affected by barriers like language and global cultural differences
Real Case Study
1 Scrum Expert at the beginning of a project
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Near-Shore (PM)
Amatista(claims)
Diana
Sudeep
Ariel
Carolina
Lucas
Javier
M.D.
Juan Pablo
Cristian
Oro (claims)
Ruben
Wade
Nestor
Francisco
Abel
Guillermo
Elina
Mariano
Diego
Zafiro(claims)
Diana
Sree
Sebastian
Leandro
Evangelina
Miguel
Gonzalo
Fransisco
Nahuel
Esmeralda (claims)
Ruben
Senthil
Ale
Javier
Guillermo
Jose
Santiago
Marta
Diego
Near-Shore (Jose)
Julieta (Lead QA/PM)
Scrum Expert at the beginning of a project
Real Case Study
2 Unclear or Missing Project Scope Definition
2
Near-Shore (PM)
Amatista(claims)
Diana
Sudeep
Ariel
Carolina
Lucas
Javier
M.D.
Juan Pablo
Cristian
Oro (claims)
Ruben
Wade
Nestor
Francisco
Abel
Guillermo
Elina
Mariano
Diego
Zafiro(claims)
Diana
Sree
Sebastian
Leandro
Evangelina
Miguel
Gonzalo
Fransisco
Nahuel
Esmeralda (claims)
Ruben
Senthil
Ale
Javier
Guillermo
Jose
Santiago
Marta
Diego
Near-Shore (Jose)
Julieta (Lead QA/PM)
Unclear or Missing Project
Scope Definition
Tips/recommendations
• Clear Project Scope Definition
• Project Scope unclear or undefined: agree with the client and make suggestions
• Typical Scrum Team composition of 7-10 members
• Avoid large teams
• Good management and communication
• Agreeing on a methodology
• Adaptability
Tips/recommendations
• Choose the right people
• Elect one person to lead the team
• Creating a team takes time but also saves it
• Communication is essential
• Meet the team face to face
Questions
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