Virtual Pods
It’s not that much of a stretch.
Truth is…
“Virtual” is a pretty natural extension of our business.
This is our world.
Our Pods — virtual or right next to you — are an extension of our studio model. They are built on robust agile communication standards, SME placement for domain ownership, incremental & macro goal mindedness, proficiency in project management software… all of that.
For a business environment where distributed teams are in high demand, Virtual Pods add a layer of trust & tested-standards to the delivery team structure we’ve led with for decades. Let’s get to work.
01.
Our Answer
The Virtual Pod
Leveraging our proven Pod Model that has defined Cognizant Softvision’s software product delivery for decades, fully distributed to continuously deliver for today’s businesses — anywhere.
Healthy office culture is hard to replace.
For the Virtual Pod, communities deliver vibrant culture that keeps teams engaged.
The cultural connective tissue.
That engages members beyond the POD.
1. Social motivator behind each member’s growth.
2. Provide personal development to create true SMEs.
3. Community Members join Virtual Pods to lead.
Fulfilling & effective communication within a fully distributed team.
“In office” communication quality, via decades of experience in virtual.
The software used is flexible to client preference.
Our culture of continuous & clear communication is built right in.
Small group video chats -- the virtual version of a coffee break.
8AM - Virtual Coffee & Start of Week Scrum:
The software used is flexible to client preference.
12PM - PO Midday Checkpoint:
Report incremental improvements in our project management system.
2PM - Virtual Pair Programming Session:
Set up with Michelle on Visual Studio Code live.
5PM - EoD Checkpoint & Virtual Happy Hour:
Time to check in with peers, share, decompress, and build stronger team relationships.
Getting the most out of every conversation.
Face to face level collaboration, meticulously built in.
Global guidelines for all meetings and project communications.
Blocking for actual work and focus time -- it’s not all about meetings.
We have our preferred tools, but we can adopt yours. It’s not just about the tools either.
MEETING EFFICIENCY PROTOCOLS
No time waste, fight miscommunication.
SOFTWARE & HARDWARE PROTOCOLS
Standardize, assure access, empower, support.
BLOCKER BREAKING PROTOCOLS
Enable teams & provide outside support systems.
WORKFLOW PROTOCOLS
Mitigate uncertainty, drive transparency.
CALENDAR PROTOCOLS
Declutter, simplify, and know who is where, when.
From professional development objectives to project-specific KPIs, goals are in permanent focus.
The outcome focus that projects demand, provided by tools, structure, and talent.
Community involvement & contribution drives engagement.
Pod objectives achieve both personal growth and project outcomes.
Engaging Virtual Pods in a continuous improvement journey.
Monthly global remote community progress jams.
A KPI ENGINE FOR AGILE
IMPROVING PROJECTS
Promotes Agile best practices
KPI reports for stakeholders
Pushes autonomy & teamwork
Scalable for global teams
IMPROVING TALENT
Visualize target achievements
Collaborate more with their Pod
Track progress towards goals
02.
In The Field
Virtual Pods deployed for top 4 professional services firm delivering AI enabled enterprise software products.
Leveraging our proven Pod Model that has defined Cognizant Softvision’s software product delivery for decades, fully distributed to continuously deliver for today’s businesses -- anywhere.
30+ Virtual Pods
150 Client Team Members
Locations: Ukraine, Romania, India, Argentina, Canada, US (Dallas, Texas / West Palm Beach, Florida)
Client Locations Served: Luxembourg, Boston MA, NY, Rhode Island, Dallas TX, Tampa FL
Prominent Communities: .NET, Enterprise Web, QA, RPA, ML, UX, Product Management, DevOps
Virtual Pods in Action:
“ We often have key Pod members open up a video conference instance and keep it running all day during critical sprints.
We treat each-other’s virtual environment like open-door offices. Need to talk? Pop on in.”
Jeff M.,
Virtual Pod Member
03.
Tools
The most capable delivery team built on a distributed workforce.
The tools we use are flexible — but we have our favorites.
The standard for great community, communication, and engagement is our constant.
Virtual Pod delivery,
… the exact same impact you expect from every investment.
04.
Security
No way around it, distributed teams require ironclad security planning.
With thorough Virtual Pod security policies, we’ve done that part too
WHERE TO START?
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