The
Elevate Way
Eliminating as many speed bumps in the development process as we can through transparency, expertise, and by simply being good humans. How do we do it? Check out what a partnership with Elevate would look like.
Every Client is Unique, Therefore every Process is Unique.
What Stays Consistent is The Right Team with the Right Solutions
Our Process
What you can expect along the road when you choose Elevate
The structure of our process is designed to be flexible while still providing the guardrails needed to keep us all on track. Our goal is not only to provide you with the solution you’re seeking, but to do so in a way that is transparent and seamless. The Elevate Way blends best practices with the realities of our clients’ situations to create a tailored process in which everyone feels informed and empowered.
Key Highlights
What Makes Us Really Good at What We Do…
At the end of the day we view our success through the lens of our clients‘ success
We’ve got your back all the way through
In a world where technology changes rapidly, we’ve become experts at anticipating the change and adapting. We apply the same agility to you by taking pride in learning your culture and adapting to your way of doing business. At Elevate, we capture your vision and build technology that makes sense to you.
Our Process: Candid, Strategic, Built for Success
No surprises along the road. We’ve broken down every step of the process so that you know exactly what to expect.
01. Intro
Where we get to know one another and the journey begins
Let’s get started. Our process begins with an introductory call where a member of the Elevate team will walk you through who we are, why we’re the best, and begin the process of scoping out your needs. We’re looking to get to know you as well as achieve a high level understanding of your current state, desired future state, and any constraints you may have.
02. Discovery
This is where your vision merges with our expertise
At this point, you see the value in working with Elevate and you’re ready to get into the nitty gritty of your project. This is what we call the Discovery Process. An Elevate Architect will take the lead here, guiding you through a detailed session that clearly outlines the requirements as you have them. In some cases this is an iterative process requiring 2-3 sessions to ensure that all items have been captured.
Did We Mention:
You owe $0 until after a contract is signed and you receive the first deliverable.
03. Technology Selection
Where we choose the best route for your desired destination
Now that we know what you need, we get to have ( what we consider to be) fun. The Elevate Architect will begin to match technologies to your requirements and constraints. Folks come to us at all phases of the development process and with a wide array of budgets. We work with you to decide on a blend of open source and proprietary technologies that match your specific needs. If your application is already in production we’ll provide an assessment of what should remain and what we recommend should be replaced. Remember: we are committed to transparency and will only suggest what makes sense for your unique situation.
04. Approach Document
Where your product roadmap comes to life
It’s time to get this down on paper. The next step is the construction of an Approach Document. The Approach outlines the intent of the engagement, the features we intend to implement, the technologies we expect to use, and expected schedule including proposed deliverables. Our team will jump on a call to walk you through what we’re proposing and answer any questions. Feedback from your team will be incorporated and a final Approach Document will be provided for verbal sign-off.
Here’s Where the Fun Begins…
05. Fully Scoped Engagement
This is where the light turns green and we make it official
It’s almost go-time, but first we need to make it official. The last piece before we kickoff the engagement is the Statement of Work. This outlines all items contained in the Approach Document and adds the associated pricing. We also clearly layout any client responsibilities well ahead of time so our clients are prepared.
06. Kickoff
Where were all on the same page and the pedal hits the metal
Now that all the formalities are out of the way, we’re ready to get the show on the road. First things first: a kick off call. On this call, we will run through the statement of work to make sure everything is still applicable and to provide an opportunity for any additional questions to be asked. We also set Conditions of Satisfaction (CoS) that define how the work gets done most efficiently and conveniently. Do you prefer to communicate via Slack versus emails? We’ll note that here.
7. Lifetime Management: Looking Ahead
Throughout the remainder of our partnership, we have set up routine action items and principles to keep us all on track and on the same page. Here’s what you can expect…
01. Weekly Call
Dedicated time with you to discuss what was accomplished each week and what is in the works. Outside of the weekly call, we will remain in communication with you through modern tools such as Slack, JIRA, Discord, etc.
02. Flexibility
Technology changes rapidly and so will your vision (and that’s ok!). We have designed our process to bend and weave with you while also providing the structure and guardrails needed to keep us on the right path.
03. Measured Success
Our goal is not only to provide you with the solution you’re seeking, but to do so in a way that is transparent and seamless. We aren’t finished until you are 100% satisfied with the final project. Your success, is our success.
The Elevate Way
A blend of best practices with the realities of our clients’ situations.
Our goal? To create a tailored process in which everyone feels informed and empowered.
Some Friends
We’ve Made Over the Years
Our clients are our partners with our success being measured by their success. We’re quite proud of the partners we’ve established. Long term relationships that have led to long term growth through our technology services.