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Offshore Development Center (ODC) is a business model that helps reduce cost & optimize internal resources by setting an ODC in another country. There are significant benefits to working with offshore development teams but, just like your in-house staff, it takes a lot of work & great amount of care to maximize their productivity & output.<\/p>\n

As COVID-19<\/a> has caused many companies to consider offshore teams or remote working, we wanted to provide a few tips for optimizing your team. During such unprecedented times, Productivity is critical for every company, and an offshore team has the potential to enhance your overall output.<\/p>\n

\u200dIf you have decided to have an offshore development centre set up in India<\/a>, what should you do to achieve maximum productivity from your offshore team?<\/p>\n

Share Your Goals & Objectives\"ins1\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

All developers need to understand what the goal of the organisation is & where the project is Heading. Paint a clear picture of your\u00a0 \u00a0product vision & mission and goals, so they can make smart choices while implementing the project assigned. They also need to\u00a0 \u00a0understand and be able to see the upcoming work items to do. They want to know that they have job security and are taken care of. Be\u00a0 \u00a0sure to share with them details about release & sprint plans.<\/p>\n

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Team Engagement & Belongingness\"ins2\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is important to keep Your Onshore Teams Close & The Offshore Teams Closer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure that you engage with your offshore team and have 1 on 1 daily to track their work progress, assist when they need help. One\u00a0 \u00a0of the major factors affecting productivity is engagement, and this typically requires treating your remote or offshore employees the\u00a0 \u00a0same\u00a0 as your on-site team. At InsourceIndia, we encourage companies to treat your offshore development team as a natural extension\u00a0 \u00a0of your in-house team. Do not just assign tasks & wait for results – communicate & collaborate with them as the way you do with full-time employees. You need to make them feel as they are part of your team. To help the offshore team feel at home, ensure they get the same newsletter as everyone else at your company. Recognize their accomplishments & acknowledge the important dates.\u00a0 If possible, visit your team and\/or have them visit you as well.<\/p>\n

Manage working around Time Zones\"ins3\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the biggest challenges with the offshore development team is working in different time zones. The offshore team can sometime not be flexible with time zones difference. Schedule activities and communication on a time zone which suits both teams. This enables us to have time for daily meetings, scrum, and Q&A. The shifted hours can also work as an advantage if you could spend extra cost on your team for working on overtime.<\/p>\n

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Communicate Efficiently but Frequently\"ins4\" <\/strong><\/p>\n

Communication is the key, and it is important to get straight to the point and state the obvious. Be clear with your directions. Do not leave any space for Assumptions. Try not to confuse your offshore team. \u00a0Talking to your team every day creates clarity and prevents problems before they occur. We suggest having someone from your in-house team join the daily stand-up calls of your offshore development team so that everyone understands the accomplishments and clear if any roadblocks occur and can respond accordingly.<\/p>\n

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Have an organized Workflow\"ins6\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Workflow management can be a great challenge and time consuming when you need to plan, organize & assign tasks to people remotely. Get to know the specialized software for workflow management such as Jira or Asana to automate task assignments & deadlines.<\/p>\n

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Assign a Project Manager or a CTO or Both\"ins5\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

At InsourceIndia, we suggest prioritizing a strong offshore project manager that you trust & that He\/she is a person that communicates well. This solves potential language barriers, creates a seamless development process and, most importantly, centralizes the responsibility for a successful project. A project Manager would nurture trustful relationships with your offshore team. Consider hiring a local supervisor like project manager, CTO or both. This will also ensure a smoother workflow and communication between your offshore and in-house teams.<\/p>\n

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Provide Feedback to the Offshore Team\"ins7\" <\/strong><\/p>\n

The absence of feedback can take a toll on your team\u2019s productivity. It is crucial to give both positive and negative feedback to your offshore team as often as possible. Sharing positive feedback increases the Teams output. But at the same time, negative feedback can be as useful especially if given in private.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Encourage Knowledge Sharing & Skill Enhancement\"ins8\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provide your offshore team with Tutorials & Webinars to enhance their knowledge and help them be abreast with technology and latest updates. At the same, do not forget to value the experience your offshore team already possesses. This fosters a knowledge-sharing culture, and that is crucial for a healthy workplace. Also help them with Training & Certifications to enhance their skills.<\/p>\n

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Foster Agile Methodology\"ins9\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agile methodology breaks software development into flexible iterations and sets tangible goals thus fostering productivity & efficiency. For an offshore team, an Agile process with clearly defined sprints is even more helpful as it simplifies the workflow and establishes clear expectations of every Team member.<\/p>\n

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Invest In Project Management Tools\"ins10\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technology has become a game-changer for measuring an offshore team\u2019s productivity. Project management tools keep track of the progress, set out priorities, deadlines and team roles thus minimizing the time zones impact.<\/p>\n

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Invest in Tools Like:\"ins11\"<\/p>\n