Our new client engagement framework: Ready, Set, Go

Why did you do it??

We found that just being a great software development agency wasn’t enough. In order to really create something that puts the power back into people’s lives, Wildebeest needed a process that matched up with our ability to make great software.?

Everyone knows that there are drawbacks with traditional dev agency fixed engagements that hinder your ability to make great products.

If you approached us years ago, we probably walked you through the traditional scrum process. We likely would have talked about the 5 D’s: Discovery, Design, Development, Delivery, Debrief.?

If we really wanted to make remarkable products, the fixed project model needed to go; it made it difficult for us to handle changing project needs and created a lot of administrative hurdles that ultimately cost us more time on the project, and our clients more money.

So we developed Ready, Set, Go, a repeatable project engagement framework that ensures efficiency and thoughtfulness along every step of the development lifecycle.?

What is it??

An engagement framework allows us to assemble dedicated teams to embed with your project team who will eat, breathe, and sleep your unique business challenges.

Ready - Before any code is written or design time is spent, we ensure that consultants and clients are entirely aligned on the research and the strategy it informs.

?Set - Once the strategy is in place, we focus on planning that lays out the roadmap, epics, and sprints that will soon guide the way. At this point, consultants and clients will be precisely aligned on the vision and approach.

?Go - A traditional scrum development process that we will lead to cycle through the product roadmap in two-week agile sprints. As changes are made or new information is discovered, this lightweight process gives our team the flexibility to course-correct without the need for costly change requests.

With Ready, Set, Go, we can iterate as fast and as many times as the client wants resulting in better project outcomes, less budget waste, higher project sentiment among teams, and a more successful partnership.?

Fixed budgets and fixed deliverables simply can’t do this.