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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Building Offshore Development Teams

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Partnering with an offshore software development company can be a very lucrative decision. However, the key is to get it right.

Here are five common mistakes companies commit when offshoring, actionable advice for avoiding them, and suggestions for a better strategy.

1. Underestimating the importance of an offshore development partner
2. Offshoring to the wrong location
3. Focusing too heavily on costs
4. Failing to establish long-term goals
5. Not setting up the right tools

By steering clear of these five common mistakes, and choosing the right partner to work with, you can establish a successful tech team, anywhere in the world.

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offshore software development success

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these can be some Hiring mistakes that can drop your offshore software development success. Not carrying out proper research, not clearly stating requirements, neglecting workforce diversity

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1. Not understanding the significance of having an offshore development partner.
2. Selecting the sinful offshore location or region.

When assembling a super kickass offshore development team, location is everything. But don’t just close your eyes and jump. Do your homework. Weigh the pros and cons of developing software in each location or region, and match those up against your overall strategic goals.

3. Concentrating too much on cumulative cost over long-term value.
4. Not having your development team custom recruited.
5. Not having a skill retention plan in place.

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