Synergea: A Blueprint for Building Effective, Globally Distributed Teams in the New Era of Software Development (ePub)

People are first and locations are secondary when it comes to software development success.

Software development outsourcing is experiencing a new renaissance, fueled by a scarcity of technological expertise, centers of excellence in unlikely places, and tools that facilitate remote work.

What was once a tactical move to save a few dollars, outsourcing software development to experts in other countries has become a strategic imperative. Businesses of all sizes and across all industries are forming alliances with multiple nearshore and offshore partners to drive innovation and improve resilience in an uncertain world.

As the CEO of Accelerance-a leading advisory that matches clients with the top 1% of partners worldwide-outsourcing evangelist and entrepreneur Andy Hilliard shares his knowledge for creating high-performance, multinational teams. Business leaders who understand the secrets of cross-cultural management are poised to pull ahead of their competition and ensure sustained growth.

In Synergea-whose name combines the words synergy and Pangea, the ancient landmass that included all the continents-Andy will show you how to:

• Prepare your business for successful software development outsourcing
• Find the best people in an ever-expanding talent pool
• Build trust, respect, and psychological safety for high performance on a global scale
• Align your internal and external teams for efficiency, innovation, and rewarding experiences
• Turn cultural differences into competitive advantage

Synergea is essential for any business leader who sees the value of breaking down stereotypes, being open to new experiences, and finding common ground in pursuit of a shared purpose. Effective multinational management will transform your organization, and it may just transform your life if you let it.