A success story of nearshoring collaboration
Picture this: a world where borders don't limit creativity and collaboration. That's what we've achieved with our amazing Portuguese team working at one of our Belgium clients, Tilroy. This story isn't just about software development; it's about building bridges and breaking down walls, literally and figuratively.
Think of us as a family, spread across Belgium and Portugal, growing closer year after year. What started as a simple partnership has blossomed into something much more - a seamless blend of cultures, ideas, and talents, working as one. This is a story from one of our most estimate clients, with an enduring relationship with velv and represents what nearshoring is for us, and for them.
This is their testemonial:
“We have been working together with velv for several years now. In the meantime, the collaboration has grown into a considerable success and seems almost self-evident to us. I sometimes get the question “how did you do that?”.
That’s why I’ve listed what I think makes our approach so successful. These are my top 5 factors, which may seem obvious, but they are certainly not. ”
The right motivation: Don't work with nearshore development to save money 💰, after all, the financial gain is limited. Good people have their education, price and ambition, also in Portugal. Price is not our motivation, availability of top talent: that is the motivation.
Cultural fit: Build a team with the same work ethic as your local team. Don't look for people for the short term, but for the long term. Also, don't expect them to know everything from day one and give them the same capabilities as your local team.
Language proficiency: In Belgium and Portugal we have completely switched to English. It is not the native language for both teams, so make sure that both sides can speak English sufficiently. Good English skills are therefore the first criterion after the technical ones.
Face-to-face interaction: We have daily virtual contact. In addition to the virtual, regular real-life contact is also really crucial. People work with people, not Teams sessions. Again: the cost of this is not important, you will earn it back more than once. The frequency is at least 1 time per quarter.
One team: Someone once said: "Isn't that a task for the Portuguese?" This kind of comment is unacceptable for our team. We are all one team and work together to achieve assignments, across national borders. The right competence in the right project: that's what counts.
“Together with our teams, we have proven that the right motivation, cultural fit, language skills, personal interaction and good teamwork are a powerful combination. It is an enrichment for the team.”
Our team, remotely yours.
Our journey's a living proof that with the right mix of passion, cultural harmony, clear communication, personal touch, and a shared vision, nearshore development isn't just feasible; it's a game-changer. It's a celebration of diversity and cultures, bringing a kaleidoscope of ideas and innovations.
Curious about how to make your own international collaboration story a success?
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