The Perfect Team Now move to assemble the

The Perfect Team Now move to assemble the right team and brief them properly and let them know what is expected.

Choosing when to outsource n n Long term projects Understanding of organizational objectives Committed to evolving the site over time More responsive n n n Cost effective for short term projects A fresh perspective Broader perspective Cutting edge More specialization highly skilled staff

Clearly defining your project n n n n Limit scope of project creep Improve costing accuracy Clearly Define Tasks Specifies delivery dates Provides context for developers Sets Expectations Improves Communications

How to write and effective brief n n Context Requirements Deliverables Information on Developer

Context n Amount of context dependent on reader n n Target Audience About Organization Aims and Objectives Competition

Requirements Outline Project Requirements Include limitations i. e. time/budget Communicate technical restraints Describe design specifications List requirements beyond design & build Discuss deadlines Indication of budget

Define your deliverables n n n The standard of code Accessibility of the deliverable Ownership of assets

About the Supplier n n n Length of service Accounts for last three years Staff and responsibility Resumes for key staff Liability insurance

Avoiding Disaster n n n Never request speculative design Avoid creating a wish list Phased development is often advisable

Selecting a Perfect Team n n n Capacity for project Experience Produce the right design Deliver your technical requirements Check references

Next Actions n n Produce a statement of work Have a kickoff meeting