Topic 2: Delivery Pool Common Myths & Facts
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- Ok !!! I have one more doubt, won't the practitioners get burnt out in a pool model? Pools get unrealistic estimates on deliverables and everybody works on multiple engagements , so wellbeing will be an issue?
- Hey Mary , Isn't the purpose of Delivery Pools to cut down cost and does it compromise the impact and quality of work delivered by the pool compared to Full Time Employees (FTEs)?
- John , Pool practitioners rarely work beyond 45 hours in a week. Cluster leads review and approve estimates and ensure it is in line with standard estimation models. Their workload is managed in a predictable way and in fact it lends itself to better work life balance.
- Hey John , Delivery Pools are a great way to capture margin. But it isn’t just that ! Pool practitioners focus on specific skillsets and will be delivering quality work in that space. They can expand their knowledge and get specialize in that skillset.
- OK !!! I have one more doubt, won't the practitioners will get burnt out in a pool model ? Pools get unrealistic estimates on deliverables and everybody works on multiple engagements , so wellbeing will be an issue ?
- Hey Mary, the purpose of Delivery Pools is to cut down cost only. The quality of work and the impact of work delivered by the pool are compromised compared to FTEs.
- Hey John , Delivery Pools are a great way to capture margin. But it isn’t just that. Pool practitioners focus on specific skillsets and will be delivering quality work in that space. They can specialize and gain deep knowledge very quickly.
- John, Pool practitioners rarely work beyond 45 hours in a week. Cluster leads review and approve estimates and ensure it is in line with standard estimation models. Their workload is managed in a predictable way and in fact it lends itself to a better work life balance.
- Hey Mary, the purpose of Delivery Pools is to cut down cost only. The quality of work and the impact of work delivered by the pool are compromised compared to FTEs.
- That's interesting Mary ! I also heard that Pools are always sold out and they never have capacity. Is that true ?
- Hey John , Delivery Pools are a great way to capture margin. But it isn’t just that. Pool practitioners focus on specific skillsets and will be delivering quality work in that space. They can specialize and gain deep knowledge very quickly.
- Yes, It happens sometimes but pools are constantly being scaled to meet new delivery demands with a streamlined demand-supply management workflow. It 's great to see that you are taking interest in Delivery Pools and coming up with these questions. Please reach out to me if have further queries and I will be happy to assist.
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