1. Successful Software Development Outsourcing January 2010

2. Case: Metaconomy Metaconomy shifts the paradigm in order-to-cash business processes by re-pivoting the value of the data you already own. The simple and intuitive Web 2.0 interface solves complex issues related to sales reporting, revenue assurance and compliance. Metaconomy delivers automation and integration to a wide range of legacy and web-based systems to bring a whole new level of awesome value to the channel sales business. Founded summer 2009 Product Strategy Product Management in DK Outsourcing Software development Goal Accelerate a MMF Release of their new product Avoid all the common mistakes with outsourcing

3. Prepare for Delivery Delivery System Technical Infrastructure 1 3 Development Practices Rhythm Communication Protocols Structure Cross cultural understanding 2 Shared Product Vision 4 Domain Knowledge Product Discovery 3

4. Accelerated Outsourcing - set up 1 2 3 4 5 Outsourcing Goals Vendor Selection Establish Team Prepare Workshop Delivery system Product Discovery Oct 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2009 Jan 2010 Contract signed with Vendor Start First deliverable 6 Project Tuning Jan 2010 Apr 2010 V1 release Alpha Release Beta1 Beta2

5. Goals Low price but high technical skills are important Start fast - deliver first alpha release in JAN2010 Strategy to scale, must have a large pool of resources The Development Dream Team 1 Outsourcing Goals

6. Shortlisted Outsourcing Vendors in Ukraine RFI from Shortlisted Vendors Based on development skills, location and experience 2 Vendor Selection

7. Profile and team description Interview with Candidates from 3 vendors Start with a team of 1 team lead, 2 developers Ready to scale 3 Establish Team

8. 4 Prepare Workshop Delivery System Technical Infrastructure 1 3 Development Practices Rhythm Communication Protocols Structure Cross cultural understanding 2 Shared Product Vision 4 Domain Knowledge Product Discovery Prepare workshops and Metaconomy Roles Describe the product to develop – key features

9. Release Rhythm: Three phased Chess Strategy (©Jeff Patton) Workshops with the team Requirements, estimation, Done-Done, Ready-Ready, Dev values, distributed retrospectives, regular meetings with owners, communication toolbox etc. 5 Delivery system Product Discovery

12. Requirements Backlog Maintenance