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AZEEM ZAINULBHAI , CO- FOUNDER AND CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER , OUTSIZED

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MEs constantly face the challenge of adapting swiftly to changes while balancing cost and operational efficiency and competitiveness . A crucial element in building an agile business model is effective talent deployment , especially critical when launching new projects .
Often , the urgency to assemble a qualified team is intense , particularly when internal resources are stretched thin or misaligned with the project ’ s specific needs . This is where the agility to tap into a global pool of on-demand talent proves invaluable . This burgeoning market of independent consultants and subject matter experts enables businesses to adopt a hybrid talent model that blends in-house capabilities with external , on-demand expertise .
Independent professionals can be swiftly onboarded , bypassing the lengthy approval processes required for permanent hires . This flexibility allows SMEs to quickly address urgent skill gaps , enhancing organisational capacity and agility . Utilising a mix of internal and external talent not only meets immediate project demands but also builds a scalable , long-term capacity that is crucial for future endeavours . The inherent flexibility of the

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BURGEONING MARKET OF INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS ENABLES BUSINESSES TO ADOPT A HYBRID TALENT MODEL THAT BLENDS IN- HOUSE CAPABILITIES WITH EXTERNAL , ON- DEMAND EXPERTISE .
on-demand talent model allows firms to adjust their resource levels based on shifting business priorities , which is essential for managing budgets effectively and avoiding long-term fixed costs .
Moreover , independent talent often brings a bias for execution . These individuals are typically entrepreneurial , highly motivated and result-oriented , offering diverse experiences and a fresh perspective that can drive the project forward . They are adept at navigating common pitfalls , identifying upselling opportunities and providing competitive insights .
Platforms like Outsized streamline the integration of skilled independent talent into SMEs by offering access to a pre-vetted global talent pool , specialised onboarding processes and simplified contracting and invoicing . This enables companies to concentrate on core project tasks while ensuring seamless team integration and compliance , thus reinforcing the agility of the business . �

A CRUCIAL ELEMENT IN BUILDING AN AGILE BUSINESS MODEL IS EFFECTIVE TALENT DEPLOYMENT , ESPECIALLY CRITICAL WHEN LAUNCHING NEW PROJECTS .
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