Is Staff Augmentation the right model?-Part 1

Most organizations use a mix of providers, depending on their needs.

When you are considering staff augmentation, the most important thing is to determine what you are trying to accomplish and what is most important. For example, if you are looking for an expert in machine learning (a highly in-demand skill today), prioritizing costs will be unrealistic. Likewise, if you need 100 people to do a task that can be easily trained, you won’t want to hire based on a high level of skill. With a broad range of staff augmentation models available to organizations, it’s critical to weigh the pros and cons of each arrangement before selecting.

Few considerations and Misunderstandings

*Consideration #1: Project Length

*Consideration #2: Confidentiality

*Consideration #3: Ramp-up Time

*Misunderstanding #1: Staff Augmentation as Cost Avoidance

*Misunderstanding #2: Staff Augmentation Is More Expensive

*Misunderstanding #3: Staff Augmentation vs Managed Services

The support lab for any company needs quality and high end skills. Staff augmentation is a powerful model that organizations can leverage to increase agility and respond to the changing needs of the enterprise.?