Hybrid Engagement Models
Customized Solutions Combining the Best of All Approaches
Get the Perfect Blend for Your Project Needs
Why choose just one model? Our hybrid solutions combine dedicated teams, staff augmentation, and project-based work to give you maximum flexibility and control. With our customized approach, we tailor the best components for your specific project requirements.
Why Hybrid Models Work Best
Hybrid models offer the flexibility of multiple engagement types while maintaining the control and efficiency needed for successful project delivery. Here’s why our hybrid approach works best:
- Optimized Costs Pay only for the services you need, ensuring budget efficiency.
- Flexible Scaling Adjust team size or skillsets based on evolving requirements.
- Reduced Risk By blending fixed-price and time-and-materials models, you can mitigate risk and gain more control over project scope.
- Specialized Leadership Get senior oversight with flexible execution from different team types to achieve optimal results.
Gelesu’s hybrid model provided us with a dedicated Scrum Master and augmented developers, allowing us to deliver 30% more features within our budget. Their approach made a huge difference in our project’s success.
— David Johnson, Product Director at TechInnovate Software
Popular Hybrid Combinations
Project Lead + Augmented Team
Our project management staff augmentation solution provides you with a dedicated project manager or tech lead, paired with augmented developers to meet your specific needs and ensure your project runs smoothly.
What You Get:
- A dedicated project manager/tech lead to oversee the project and keep everything on track.
- A flexible number of augmented developers based on your specific requirements.
- Complete ownership of requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and seamless execution.
Best For:
- Mid-size projects that need strong technical leadership.
- Companies with product managers but lacking the necessary development resources.
Dedicated Core Team + Flexible Specialists
This model offers a core team of dedicated engineers, while also providing on-demand access to specialized experts when needed, ensuring flexibility and expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Our Expertise:
- 2-3 dedicated senior engineers for focused, consistent work.
- On-demand access to niche experts as your project evolves.
- Burst capacity to address high-priority or time-sensitive tasks.
Best For:
- Long-term products with fluctuating needs.
- Startups scaling their tech team and requiring flexibility as they grow.
Fixed-Scope Phases + Agile Teams
Combine fixed-scope phases with dedicated Agile teams for projects that require clear structure while maintaining the flexibility to evolve as needs change.
What You Get:
- Clear Project Phases: Define fixed-scope milestones to ensure a structured approach.
- Agile Flexibility: Benefit from a dedicated Agile team that can adapt to changes and deliver incremental progress.
Best For:
- Clear Project Phases: Define fixed-scope milestones to ensure a structured approach.
- Agile Flexibility: Benefit from a dedicated Agile team that can adapt to changes and deliver incremental progress.
Our Hybrid Approach
- Needs Assessment
We analyze your project’s complexity to understand the skills and resources required. We then plan the ideal team structure. - Model Design
We design the right mix of dedicated, augmented, and project-based teams, ensuring the engagement model aligns with your business goals. - Seamless Integration
Our teams integrate into your workflows with minimal disruption, providing single-point reporting for easier management. - Flexible Scaling
We adjust components of the team and engagement model as your project evolves, ensuring continued efficiency and effectiveness.
Hybrid Model Advantages
For Enterprises:
Maintain control while accessing global talent, ensuring you have the right expertise for every phase.
For Startups:
Benefit from professional management with lean execution, enabling fast growth without the overhead of full-time hires.
For Scale-ups:
Balance stability with flexibility, ensuring your growing team can adjust quickly to new demands.
Hybrid Model Advantages
| Role | Engagement Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Lead | Dedicated | Full project |
| Senior Devs | Dedicated | 6 months |
| Junior Devs | Augmented | As needed |
| QA Engineer | Project-based | Per release |
FAQs
Q: How do you ensure cohesion in hybrid teams?
A: Our collaboration frameworks keep all members aligned, regardless of their engagement type. Regular check-ins and clear communication ensure seamless integration.
Q: Can we switch between models mid-project?
A: Yes, we regularly adjust the mix based on evolving project needs, ensuring that the engagement model stays aligned with your goals.
Ready to Build Your Ideal Team Structure?
Let us help you design a hybrid team that combines the best of all engagement models. Whether you need dedicated teams, staff augmentation, or project-based work, Gelesu offers the flexibility to adapt to your unique needs.