subject: Proper Planning Required for an Efficient Management of an Offshore Project [print this page] Proper Planning Required for an Efficient Management of an Offshore Project
In order to have the competitive edge and enhance the productivity the objectives of an offshore software development project should be worked out. Keeping in mind the objectives an implementation strategy must be devised that takes into account the short and long term goals.
Organizations need to see the scope of the project and hence decide the offshore goals and partners. Mostly the problems company's face in getting offshore services is related to either the communication gap or in making the wrong choice of partner for an offshore project.
Before undertaking the project discussions regarding the strategy as well as the risks involved must be clearly laid out in front of the client to avoid misunderstandings. To be safe it is best to have prototypes that explain your development process. It makes easy for the client to understand what he would be getting. The changes can be discussed and worked on more easily.
In all projects customer satisfaction is the top most priority that must not be overlooked at any cost. In the end it is the client's project and therefore it must be seen that the specified requirements are being taken care of. The client should be made aware of the progress on their projects rather than surprising them with the wrong results and then starting all over to make the amends. The progress must be ascertained from team members and the actual status must be notified. An on time update would save time and efforts for both the parties involved and thus prove to be more productive.
The more well planned the project is with specific directions and targeted goals along with a regular update with the client the better the results and the less the chances of moving in the wrong direction.
As the project proceeds, an update of the problems being encountered must be presented to the client so that if the plan requires any deviation the client understands what is being done and why. It would give the client the confidence that he is in control and the knowledge that he is being kept updated would build the trust on the offshore team.
For an offshore project it might be difficult for the client to physically monitor the proceedings. Email and messenger in this regard are an easy way to communicate 24 hours a day where one can attach files and exchange information.
