Working With A Dedicated Team

In the dedicated team model (DTM), a contractor assembles a team of developers who work only on your project and report to you. The contractor takes care of hiring and organisational matters, and the development process stays transparent to the client.

The model suits start-ups and businesses of different sizes. Because the contractor handles the organisational side, the client can concentrate on the product and on working with the development team.

DTM relies on direct communication between the client or their project manager (PM) and a team the contractor puts together for that specific project. The team works on that one project only.

Dedicated Team Development vs Other Strategies

Clients usually compare three models: a dedicated team, a remote team and an in-house team.

Each suits different projects. At Go Wombat, we agree the engagement model with each client individually. The advantages and limitations of a dedicated team are below.

Advantages and Issues of DTM

Project Focus

A dedicated team works on a single project and adjusts to the client’s changing requirements. Because the collaboration is long term, the team gets to know the product and the client’s needs in depth.

Direct Outreach

At Go Wombat, we like DTM because clients talk directly to developers. That builds mutual understanding, keeps the client involved and helps reach results faster.

Staff Approval

The client approves every team member. The contractor’s HR sends a list of candidates, and the client interviews them and chooses the most suitable people.

Adaptable Structure

The team’s composition depends on what the client needs at the moment and can change during the project.

Before choosing a dedicated team, consider its limitations:

Short-term Projects

Projects that take two or three months are not a good fit for DTM; a different engagement model works better.

Extended Hiring Process

The hiring process depends on the talent pool and the availability of developers. At Go Wombat, it takes two to four weeks to build a dedicated team.

Client Engagement Level

Although the contractor is responsible for hiring, technical support and organisational issues, the client manages the team and needs to stay involved.

Structure of DTM

The client decides the team’s composition and can change it at any time during the project, opening new positions or closing those that are no longer needed. A project can start with just one developer and grow as required.

A dedicated team can include various roles: