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By who
These workshops are facilitated by NetRom Software and Productowner.nl. Both organizations bring
a wealth of experience and expertise in software development, product management, and
outsourcing, as well as in succesfully establishing and managing teams containing internal and
external members.
For whom
IT leaders, CTOs, software development managers, and product managers who are considering
outsourcing some or all of their software development activities, or who want to improve their
current outsourcing strategies.
Business case on a napkin: why should you outsource your software
development (partially or fully)?
Workshop description
You will gain essential insights into the key value drivers of outsourcing software development. The
focus will be on identifying the strategic, operational, and financial benefits that outsourcing can
offer, such as scalability, access to technical skills, responsiveness to changing market conditions, and
cost reduction. You will also work on developing a robust business case that highlights these value
drivers to help you make informed decisions about your outsourcing strategies.
What you will learn
- The value drivers of outsourcing software development
- The business impact of these value drivers
- How to create a concise business case for your stakeholders
Creating buy-in for collaboration with an outsourcing partner among your internal teams
Workshop description
The success of outsourced collaborations depends not only on selecting the right partner and terms but also on the support and understanding of key internal stakeholders. Therefore, the focus of this session is on creating buy-in within your organization for outsourcing initiatives, particularly within the development team. This workshop will provide you with strategies and insights to effectively create buy-in by identifying and overcoming internal resistance.
What will you learn
- The most common resistance from internal stakeholders
- Arguments to counter this resistance
- Strategies to overcome internal resistance and create buy-in
Hybrid vs. dedicated teams: how to integrate outsourced expertise into your internal team(s)?
Workshop description
Successfully integrating external teams requires a thoughtful approach that considers both technical and cultural aspects. There are strategic, operational, and financial considerations when choosing the right model for your organization. This workshop provides information on how to promote seamless collaboration by establishing effective communication, clear objectives, and shared responsibilities.
What you will learn
- The flexible and integrated approach of hybrid teams
- The dedicated approach of dedicated teams
- Concrete methods to effectively integrate external expertise into your own development processes
Stakeholder management with an outsourcing partner in software development
Workshop description
During this session, you will gain crucial strategies and insights into effective stakeholder management, a key component for the success of outsourcing projects in software development. This workshop will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully manage relationships and navigate stakeholder expectations throughout the project. Through interactive scenarios and case studies, you will be guided through the complexities of stakeholder management. This approach helps build strong, collaborative relationships essential for the success of outsourced software development projects.
What you will learn
- The value of effective stakeholder management in outsourced software development
- The most common challenges related to stakeholder management when outsourcing software development
- Tools for successfully managing stakeholders in an outsourced setting
What are the KPIs for ensuring quality in outsourced software development?
Workshop description
You will gain insight into different types of KPIs, such as productivity, quality, satisfaction, and timely delivery, and how these can be applied to assess the quality of outsourced software projects. We will also cover strategies for defining KPIs, regularly updating KPIs to keep them relevant, and using these metrics to drive continuous improvement and optimize collaboration with the outsourcing partner. Additionally, you will be equipped with the necessary insights to develop appropriate KPIs for the different phases of the software development process.
What you will learn
- The different KPIs for ensuring quality in outsourced software development
- KPIs for different phases of the software development process
- Strategies for effectively using KPIs
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After registering, you’ll receive more information ánd the opportunity to reserve one of the heats within 3 working days.