Question 1

What is a software engagement model?

Accepted Answer

A software engagement model is the contractual and operational structure that defines how a client works with a development team. The four main models are Fixed Price (locked scope and budget), Time and Materials (pay for actual effort), Dedicated Team (long-term embedded team working exclusively for you), and Staff Augmentation (add specialists to your existing team).

Question 2

How do I choose the right engagement model?

Accepted Answer

Scope clarity, budget flexibility, team needs, timeline, and how involved you want to be are the five deciding factors. Fixed Price works when requirements are locked. Time and Materials works when they aren't. Dedicated Team works for long-running products. Staff Augmentation works when you have a team and need to fill skill gaps. This tool walks through all five.

Question 3

Can I switch engagement models during a project?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It's common to start with Staff Augmentation for discovery and move to a Dedicated Team for long-term development, or start Fixed Price for an MVP and shift to Time and Materials for the next phase. Afnexis supports transitions between models as project needs change.

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