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When a business is wanting to find an outside source for a development project, there are a lot of options out there. For the most part, the choices boil down to two different types: Scrum as a service and traditional contracting.<\/p>\n

Traditional contracting is just that \u2013 the option most businesses have chosen for quite some time. Generally, a rigid timeline for the project is created and the team follows a contract centered on specific deliverables promised by the contractor.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, scrum as a service<\/strong><\/a> acts as a flexible development option that is rather new to the industry. The scrum team creates an agile framework to produce software quickly being able to solve issues that might arise along the way with innovative solutions.<\/p>\n

Three major points must be taken into account when a company is preparing to outsource:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Are you looking for a specific task completed or a successful development implementation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

While a contractor will most certainly complete a specific task without having to worry about the overall success of the project. Scrum teams are more focused on a successful development implementation even if it means altering the end goal a bit to ensure the product will be prosperous and effective for its users. Although a business might think they know exactly what they\u2019re looking for in a software, a scrum team can more clearly see what needs to happen for it to be an innovative solution that will better fit the needs at hand.<\/p>\n

2. What style of a relationship are you looking for in the team: Independent or Collaborative?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Although contractors will communicate throughout the software development process, their teams don\u2019t tend to problem-solve together. Contractors won\u2019t feel a responsibility for what happens to the software after it is developed and will only produce what their contract requires. Scrum teams by nature are extremely collaborative, brainstorming together for flexible solutions during frequent meetings. Communication is a top priority with a cross-functional scrum team, and they will make it a point to act as an extension of the company they have been hired by.<\/p>\n

3. Do you need a cut and dry or cutting-edge software?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Traditional contracting utilizes very little creativity when developing software due to the contract \u201crules\u201d the team abides by. With little room for movement within the contract, the hiring company can often be frustrated with the result. Innovation is a scrum team\u2019s strong suit. As a scrum team has the freedom and flexibility to try new things and take risks, they are the superior choice for a company wanting original software.<\/p>\n

Choosing between a traditional contractor and a scrum team all depends on what a company is looking for in a developer team. If you decide you need a reliable scrum team for your project or a contractor, schedule a consultation with Charter Global<\/strong><\/a> to find you the perfect fit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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