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Aspect

Dedicated Team

Extended Team

### _**Popularity**_

Often chosen by businesses seeking complete control over resources and processes.

Preferred by businesses aiming to augment their existing team with specialized skills.

### _**Applications**_

Ideal for long-term projects with a fully committed team.

Suitable for enhancing the existing team’s capabilities temporarily or for specific projects.

### **_Key Advantages_**

-   Complete focus on one project
-   Enhanced team stability
-   Maintains high control and direct management

-   Reduced managerial responsibilities
-   Flexible resource management
-   Fast expansion of the team’s skills

### _**Key Disadvantages**_

-   Potential for higher costs
-   Requires effective management and communication

-   Potential cultural and communication challenges
-   Limited control over resources

### _**Cost-Effectiveness**_

Cost-effective for long-term projects due to full team dedication

Cost-effective for short-term projects or when specialized skills are needed briefly

### _**Infrastructure**_

Typically provided by the hiring or outsourcing company

Infrastructure may be shared between the core and extended teams

### _**Training**_

Requires orientation and possible training in company-specific tools and processes

Requires integration with the existing team and understanding of project scope and tools

### _**Communication**_

Regular and direct communication with the team is expected

Communication may be more intricate due to integration with the existing team

### _**Flexibility**_

Limited flexibility as the team is entirely dedicated to one project

High flexibility with the ability to quickly adjust resources as needed

### _**Security**_

High security; you have control over security standards and protocols the team follows

Moderate security; while you can set some security practices, the vendor also plays a role in security, and you will be somewhat dependent on their practices

### _**Tools and Processes**_

You have control over the tools and processes used by the team

The extended team employs the tools and adheres to the processes of the existing team

### _**Agreements**_

Generally requires a long-term commitment due to the team’s dedicated nature

Can be either short-term or long-term, depending on project requirements and business needs