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On-Site vs Remote Work

7/8/2010

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I have a theory.  End Users – I’d like your opinion and feedback.

Isn’t it true that the primary reasons for requesting on-site work stem from trust-related issues and previous poor experiences?  You could argue that these two reasons are related.

Let’s start with trust.
I contend that many brand new consulting engagements (client and consultant have never done business before) start with a request from the client that Phase I work be performed on-site.
I’m not talking about the facets of the project that SHOULD be done on-site (like initial scoping or requirements gathering).  I’m talking about a belief that I have that you earn the right to work remotely.  Clients want to “see” work being performed and project tasks being completed.  Certainly there is an element of getting to know one another, but I believe its human nature to want to make sure you touch/feel/see work actually being completely.

Now, onto previous poor experiences.
Isn’t it often true that the on-site work mandate many times stems from the last engagement or two having not gone so well?  The consultant said they would do “x”, but actually ended up doing “y”.  Is the brand new consultant being unfairly lumped into a “poor performer” category?

What do you think?
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Eric Baer
3/21/2014 08:51:10 am

I’ve heard of some remote work arrangements where the consultant/developer takes a screenshot of their desktop every 10 minutes or so and receives pay by the hour. This may not work for some jobs, but at least during the heavy development phases, it could be a possible middle option to the remote vs on-site debate where the client can see the work as it develops and have a better idea where their money is going.

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