How to Assemble a Development Team
Assembling a development team is not easy. Finding the right people is essential for the success of your project. Getting everything wrong, however, can cost you time and money. You want to ensure that everything will run as smoothly as possible from start to finish. Read on to learn how to assemble a development team.
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Determine the scope of project and which skills will be necessary.
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Develop a project plan, including a requirements document and design document. Use these items to create a project time line.
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Specify the development process. Now that you have a plan for your project, you must also know the applications and platforms needed to create the project. Knowing the steps of the development process can help you decide how many people you will need on your development team.
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Specify code requirements. Now that you have your development process outline, the next step will be to specify your code requirements. Identify which developers you will need. For instance, if you know that you will be using Flash in your project, you have to look for a Flash developer.
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Determine how many workers will be necessary to complete the project on time. Review your current pool of workers and see if they have the skills necessary for the project.
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Find qualified candidates on the Internet. Consult freelancing Web sites such as Elance. You can also hire a temp worker from a local staffing company.
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Determine roles and responsibilities. You can now create documented roles and responsibilities for every member of your team. This is very important as it will give each member his or her job for the project.
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Choose your team. You can now choose your team members according to the skills they have and your specific needs. Remember to set specific criteria based on your plans and goals.
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Tips & Warnings
Be aware that the old Web development techniques require a lot of maintenance. Unlike the new ones today like XHTML and CSS which are easily upgradeable, the old ones are expensive because they take a longer time to develop.
Don't hire someone just because they are your friend. This could cause conflict with other team members and may lead to arguments and lost time.
