Working Models

Discover the Perfect Collaboration Model for Your Project

Discover the Perfect Collaboration Model for Your Project

Choosing the right working model is crucial for the success of any project. At Developex, we understand that different projects have different needs. That’s why we offer a variety of cooperation models to fit your unique requirements. Whether you need flexibility, dedicated professionals, or custom solutions, we have a working model that will help you achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.

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Time & Material Approach

The Time & Material (T&M) model is a flexible  approach to managing software projects. Unlike the rigid structure of a fixed-price model, T&M allows for adaptability and ongoing adjustments throughout the project.

At Developex, we primarily work on a Time & Material basis, ensuring you pay only for what’s done and spent, with the flexibility to adapt as project needs evolve.

This model supports dynamic adjustments and effective project management, allowing us to address changes and new requirements efficiently. 

Based on your project details, requirements, and existing assets, we offer several cooperation approaches tailored to fit unique situations and challenges.

Why Time & Material Is Better Than Fixed Price:

Flexibility

Easily adapt to changing project scopes or requirements.

Transparency

Clear tracking of time and resources spent on the project.

Cost Efficiency

Pay only for actual work done, avoiding inflated costs due to assumptions.

Continuous Improvement

Allows for iterative development and refinements as the project progresses.

Better Collaboration

Encourages ongoing communication and alignment between the development team and the Client.

Reduced Risk

Minimizes the need for constant renegotiation, as the project can evolve naturally.

Project-Based Time & Material

The Project-Based Time & Material approach is ideal for developing a custom solution from scratch based on the Client’s specific requirements. This model allows us to create tailored software from the ground up, typically using provided designs, wireframes, or technical specifications. However, if these are not available, our team can also assist in shaping the requirements, developing designs, or even solving specific problems or tasks within the project.

This approach offers flexibility throughout the development process, enabling continuous alignment with the Client’s evolving needs while ensuring the project’s goals are met efficiently.

Main Benefits:

Most Effective For:

Project-Based Development Process

Initial Client Requirements

The Client communicates the project vision, goals, technical and non-technical requirements, design elements, timelines, and budget expectations.

Estimation & Planning

Developex reviews the requirements, offers a ballpark estimate, and drafts a project plan.

Agreement & Onboarding

The Client and Developex agree on the plan, rates, budget, contracts, and onboard the necessary team to start the project.

Agile Execution

Developex executes the project using agile methodology with two-week sprints, ensures ongoing communication, and provides regular updates.

Final Delivery & Support

The project is delivered according to the agreed plan, with post-delivery support as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities

Clients

  • Defines project requirements and objectives.
  • Provides input on design and technical specifications.
  • Oversees project management and progress.
  • Reviews and approves deliverables.
  • Manages communication and feedback with the team.

Developex

  • Provides specialists with the required skills and expertise.
  • Manages project execution and resources.
  • Monitors progress and adapts to changes.
  • Handles task assignment and planning.
  • Ensures quality and adherence to specifications.

Outstaffing or Team Augmentation

Outstaffing enhances your team with Developex’s dedicated professionals, providing the expertise and manpower you need. Our specialists seamlessly integrate with your existing team, ensuring continuity and collaboration. This model allows for flexible scaling of your workforce, making it ideal for handling project spikes or bridging skill gaps.

Whether you need to expand your team or require specific expertise for a particular project phase, our outstaffing services offer a reliable and efficient solution. Incorporating our skilled professionals can boost your project’s capacity and quality.

Main Benefits:

Most Effective For:

Outstaffing Process: Step-by-Step

Client Requirements

Provide details on needed specialists, including skills, experience, roles, and duration.

Project Proposal

Developex submits a timeline, budget, and candidate selection details for Client approval.

Candidate Provision

Present detailed candidate profiles, facilitate Client review, and support onboarding for effective integration.

Direct Collaboration

Client manages the team directly; Developex provides a coordinator or manager for support.

Success Monitoring

Regular performance evaluations with adaptable work duration, based on Client needs or agreements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Client

  • Manages project tasks and schedule planning for the outstaffed team.
  • Provides project workload and sets priorities.
  • Approve and sign off on deliverables
  • Oversees progress and integrates outstaffed professionals into the existing team.

Developex

  • Supplies skilled professionals with the required expertise.
  • Work coordination and assistance with resolving questions, feedback and check-ins
  • Reporting, supports integration but does not interfere with task management or planning (unless providing a Project Manager).

Custom Approach

If you’re unsure which of the above models suits your needs or if none of the provided options meet your requirements, we offer a tailored approach to fit your unique situation.

Roles and Responsibilities

Custom Approach: Depending on your needs, we can adopt a hybrid model that combines elements of both project-based and outstaffing approaches.

Main Benefits:

  • Tailored Strategies

    Custom solutions designed to meet your unique project needs.

  • Optimal Results

    Focused on achieving the best outcomes for your business.

  • Flexible and Adaptable

    Flexible and adaptable: the ability to adjust the approach or change the working model as the project evolves.

Most Effective For:

Adaptive Process for Unique Requirements

Initial Consultation

Share your goals, requirements, preferences, and current resources with us.

Analysis & Proposal

We analyze your requirements and provide a detailed plan, including estimates, budget, and a work approach.

Plan Agreement

Finalize plans, budgets, contracts, and collaboration details.

Project Execution

Begin work according to the plan, providing reports, updates, and necessary support.

Delivery & Support

Deliver results and provide ongoing support as required.

Working Models Comparison

When choosing the right working model, consider your project scope, budget, timeline, and resource availability. Each model offers unique advantages that can align with different aspects of your project.

Model
Key Features
Benefits
Roles & Responsibilities
Ideal Use Cases
Delivery of project based on Clients requirements & needs.
Adaptable, transparent.
  • Client: defines project requirements and oversees management;
  • Developex: provides skilled specialists, project management, monitors progress.
  • New projects from scratch;
  • Projects that requires domain or technology expertise.
  • Access to skilled personnel.
    Seamless integration, scalable.
  • Client: Manages project tasks, workload, and planning;
  • Developex: Provides skilled professionals, and monitors feedback, but doesn't influence task planning unless a Project Manager is also provided.
  • Existing projects rapid expansion, temporary resources need;
  • Limited or not available in-house expertise need;
  • Long term projects with variable scope.
  • Tailored strategies.
    Optimal results, flexible.
    Custom, depending on needs, can be a mix of both approach (a hybrid option).
  • Specialised software, non-standard project or needs;
  • R&D, or evolving projects that need combined approach.
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