Businesses looking to scale often hesitate when they hear “dedicated development teams.” Misconceptions about lack of control, communication hurdles, or hidden costs paint a picture far from reality.
In reality, this overhired workforce isn’t needed as, when applied properly, dedicated teams can provide deep knowledge, high concentration, and the ability to adapt, all without the costly expenses that come with conventional hiring.
We at Kozak Group have aided companies from all sectors in optimizing their processes and enhancing the speed of their development by utilizing this working model. In this article, we’ll be correcting the above misconceptions, and tell you how dedicated teams can help fulfill your business objectives.
Myth 1: A Dedicated Team Is Difficult to Manage & It Requires More Time than a Normal Team
In truth, working with a dedicated team doesn’t have to feel overwhelming as we employ the right processes and systems for you. At Kozak Group, we assert control in every phase of the project to allow our clients the freedom to focus solely on the end results rather than spending time on the intricate parts of the development cycle.
Here’s how we’re making management simple, efficient, and very effective.
We combine the use of industry-leading tools such as Jira and Trello with sprint features in order to keep every client and project manager fully updated on every task and its milestones.
Every stakeholder is provided with the possibility of tracking work progress with the help of real-time dashboards, so there is no need to cross-check emails or spreadsheets for updates on the team’s status.
The visual and automation tools allow for constant updates that are intuitive by nature and easy to understand and use.
Agile Workflows
In sprints, projects are delivered to you in bits, which helps in better delivery. This ensures that there is a consistent and measurable amount of work delivered after each agreed-upon interval.
Each sprint includes:
- Daily Stand Ups. Short meetings whose purpose is to reach goals, unblock issues, and keep the ball rolling.
- Sprint Reviews. Check-in meetings during which the team shares their progress with you.
- Retrospectives. Meetings are held after sprints to evaluate the process. Hence, it can be improved and better collaboration can be ensured during the next sprints.
Dedicated Management of the Projects
You are assigned a single project manager which is your point of contact so there is less communication required and all the decisions can be made easier.
They direct timelines, management of tasks and distribution of resources while your team is on track with all KPIs and goals you have set.
Accountability and KPIs
So that the results and work done are all transparent, we set easily measurable KPIs at the start of every project.
Reports and analytics conducted regularly show the progress of the goals and allow you to adjust priorities as you see fit.
Kozak Group teams are able to integrate effectively into your processes and communication channels whether you are using Slack or Microsoft Teams. Our teams do not work separately as islands, rather we adapt to your workplace.
That being said, it feels convenient to work with our development teams because it feels as if they are working in your office while in reality, they are halfway across the globe.
You are in control and do not have to work hard to micromanage the team. With all the necessary modern technological equipment, including finely tuned practices, and a holistic understanding of how to fit the team, our management becomes straightforward and achievable. Instead of worrying about how complicated the tasks are, you start focusing on how to deliver smoothly the projects in line with the set objectives, and so forth.
Myth 2: Custom Development Teams Do Not Adequately Respond to Changes
Kozak Group builds dedicated development teams that always bring adaptability to the call. In short, at Kozak Group your needs to meet a deadline are strictly adhered to without delay or restrictions. Whenever there are changes in project priorities, scope, and even the size of the project, the business model will take all of the changes in its stride.
Here’s how we deliver flexibility without compromise.
Monitoring Your Needs
Incorporating your input or changing business requirements during each sprint review allows us to bolster our input. We avoid spending time building parts of the business that fail to hold any relevance. At the same time, vertical scaling always remains an option alongside adapting priories mid-sprint.
What Do You Want Out Of The Project?
Kozak Group emphasizes fostering relationships with clients. Hence, your current objectives will be loaded into the system to facilitate a smooth workflow, ensuring there won’t be any bottlenecks or redundancies. We assure you that there is no chaos with changes as those are handled in an orderly fashion to maintain the project goals.
Business Growth
As you expand your company, you could need some new optional skill sets or technologies. Our teams will connect you with specialists who are readily available. In case you need to use less popular frameworks, Kozak Group provides the necessary knowledge too. Plus, you can skip the lengthy hiring processes in your company.
To highlight how flexible staffing solutions can meet business needs, you can go to our article
The Role of IT Staff Augmentation in Accelerating Digital Transformation
Myth 3: Communication Will Bring Havoc Into the Project
At Kozak Group, we strive to achieve a common purpose in collaboration, which is why we begin every single communication by defining the objectives. Our efficient working model tackles communication problems, ensuring that every stakeholder, developer, and manager stays informed – at all times.
Here is how communication becomes easier and more reliable.
Timely Interventions Structured on Daily Routines
We emphasize short daily meetings because it reduces the burden of meetings later. For example, no more than ten minutes a day, the team designates a person who will give brief news. Also, every employee tells about their achievements, upcoming tasks and obstacles, so that any activity gets covered. You don’t fall behind since you always know what is being developed and you are given the chance to change the priority of work regardless of the above.
Project Manager Will be the First Point of Contact for You
You will have one person in charge of a number of activities in every project and this will be your project manager. They combine all the news and other communications from members, making sure everyone in the team is working towards the same aim and dealing with tough situations that arise before they become an annoyance.
This reduces distractions and negates the need to supervise the developers. The project manager is also responsible for the timelines and key performance indicators (KPI) for the project and is dedicated to solving the issues beforehand instead of waiting for them to pop up.
Reports and Dashboards That Are Real-Time
Learning and utilizing customized dashboards, Trello, and Jira, we aid you in keeping track of:
- Progress of tasks (done, ongoing, or awaiting resolution)
- Goals, timeline estimations, and milestones of a sprint
- Distribution of resources and metrics about performance within the team
These real-time views allow you to manage all kinds of progress effortlessly, granting you the ability to make wider and more important decisions rather than fixing small operational tasks.
Effortless Teamwork Through The Use Of Tools
With the help of Zoom and Slack, video calls and instant messaging become a whole lot easier, allowing for real-time discussions. Another useful tool is Google Workspace as it allows for better coordination while working on multiple projects, as well as feedback sharing, ensuring that everyone remains on the same page.
Honest And Open Reporting
During the sprint reviews and the time period spent performing tasks, you are provided with insights that give you as much contextual understanding of the project as possible. This ensures that all problems are identified and their solutions are proposed together which allows for transparency.
When dealing with Kozak Group, there’s an unambiguous means of communication. You’re always kept up to date with what is going on, what was the reason, and what is likely to happen in the future. This is achieved by blending the correct tools, working ‘smart’ and having a dedicated project manager who actively manages the project, turning ambiguous statements into clearly outlined ones. This translates into a partnership that constantly delivers, earns trust, and achieves results aligned with your primary objectives at every point of the process.
Myth 4: My Team Culture Is Always An In-House Business
When integrated properly into the organization’s atmosphere, teams act as an international workforce that is dedicated to the enterprise’s values, goals, and the culture that they need. We ensure that there is a smooth transition by making certain that the team fits in just as any of the in-house employees.
Let’s discuss some further procedures that we follow regarding the issue of cultural alignment with the business and its integration.
Cultural Fit Guarantee
We don’t simply deliver skilled developers: we seek professionals whose philosophy, way of communicating and dimensions of professionalism resonate with your company’s philosophy.
No matter how your team performs when it comes to creativity, structured workflows and collaboration, we make sure that the dedicated team works with your environment perfectly through our selection process.
Onboard As A Team
The first step towards getting aligned is getting educated. Kozak Group works on onboarding sessions to get the team acquainted with your business:
- Your overarching business goals and the vision of the project.
- Your purpose, communication manners, and important people.
- Tools and processes are in place to allow rapid integration into your environment.
This type of onboarding is designed so that the “outsourcing” feel is gone – now the whole team knows what really is important for you and your clients.
Natural Extension Of The Existing Business
Kozak Group works to ensure that the dedicated team gets tailored to your tools, timings, and communication styles so that they are able to blend seamlessly with your in-house team:
- If Slack, Teams, or any other platforms are used for communication, the team uses those.
- Processes, stand-ups and reports are conducted as they would have been done by the in-house team, thus no extra work is created.
- Our team participates fully in your events – be it ideation meetings, sprint reviews, or company meetings.
Myth 5: It’s More Expensive Than Traditional Hiring
At first glance, having a regular employee may appear as more economical, however, it is easy to overlook additional costs such as a hiring fee, development windows, infrastructure requirements and long-term support that come with it. Dedicated teams are a more scalable option as they create a corporate setup that is resource-efficient and produces results faster. At Kozak Group we aim to maximize your investment through better resource allocation.
You can go to our blog post for more details
Top 5 Benefits of IT Staff Augmentation for Growing Businesses
No Delays in Recruiting
Getting a job can entail weeks or even months of recruiting, interviewing, negotiating, and finally, onboarding, so hiring in-house staff members only delays your hiring process. The expenditure on those additional hours translates into wasted time and most importantly additional costs.
Well, now there’s no need to worry over worrying about job postings or talents, sourcing or interviewing, all the burden is taken off of you, it’s seamless. In only a few days, even a complex project could be started thanks to that smooth onboarding.
Quicker Time-To-Market Lessens Opportunity Costs
Slow hiring, skill shortages, or long processes can contribute to delays resulting in the loss of a chance to go to the market on time. On the other hand, you can get configurable specialist teams are goal-oriented individuals who strive to shorten the time-to-market of your products and solutions.
Also, agile procedures and efficient processes ensure that you are able to service market requirements and gain an edge over your competitors. Plus, a shorter time of delivery results in quicker revenue generation, making the recovery of the costs for projects more effective.
Wrapping Up
Common myths regarding dedicated development teams can deter businesses from efficient results and scaling. In fact, these teams can be easily integrated into your processes with no additional costs.
Kozak Group is synonymous with breaking the standard definition of what it means to work in a dedicated team. We make sure that there is complete efficiency and satisfaction, which means transparent workflows, and cultural adaptability.
Myths that have been around for a long time do not need to be a barrier to the growth of business. Start collaborating with Kozak Group and get all the opportunities to work with development teams now. Get in touch with us today to get going.
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