1. Build:

• Talent Acquisition: The initial phase involves recruiting and onboarding employees who will be part of the team. This can include hiring for specific skills, setting up recruitment processes, and creating job descriptions.
• Team Formation: Establishing a team structure that aligns with the project or operational needs. This may involve creating roles, defining responsibilities, and training staff to meet the company’s technical and operational requirements.

2. Operate:

• Management and Operations: Once the team is in place, the focus shifts to managing and operating the team effectively. This includes day-to-day management, performance monitoring, task allocation, and ensuring the team is meeting its goals and deadlines.
• Ongoing Support and Development: Providing continuous support, training, and development opportunities to enhance team skills and keep them updated with the latest technologies and best practices. This phase also involves addressing any operational issues and maintaining productivity.

3. Transfer:

• Knowledge Transfer: When the project or engagement period ends, or when transitioning to a new team structure, the provider (if using an external staffing agency) transfers all relevant knowledge, documentation, and responsibilities to the client’s internal team.
• Team Handoff: The client takes full control of the team, including the responsibility for ongoing management, performance evaluations, and development.

Advantages of the B-O-T model for clients:

• Flexibility: Allows companies to scale their workforce up or down based on project needs or business requirements without long-term commitments.
• Expertise: Leverages local expertise in recruiting and managing professionals, which can be particularly useful for specialized or short-term needs.
• Focus: Enables organizations to focus on core business activities while we handle staffing and operational management.

Challenges might include:

• Integration: Integrating externally sourced team members with existing staff can be challenging and requires careful management to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Knowledge Retention: Ensuring that knowledge and expertise are effectively transferred and retained within the organization at the end of the engagement.