existing toptal models
who manages an individual talent?
what is the enterprise client
for new clients, these two contracts must be in place if the client wants to engage with only individual talents.
what is an STA & TOP
this team is responsible for identifying the client opportunity, typically the first step in the managed delivery process
what is the sales team
this initial phase is where the sales team discovers the clients initiatives/goals
what is Opportunity (phase 1)
Which Toptal models involve client-led engagements?
what is individual talents and blended teams
who manages a blended team?
what is the enterprise client?
for new clients that want to utilize a blended teams model, what two contracts must be in place?
what is an STA & T-TOP
this team prepares the initial proposal after the client opportunity is discovered by the sales team
what is the Practices team
this final stage involves the client signing off on the final product of the managed delivery engagement
what is Project Close.
which two teams take part in the entire managed delivery project from Opportunity to Project Close.
what is Sales Team & Practices Team
what is the customer success manager
For existing clients that have signed an STA, but now want to use managed delivery model, what contract must be signed?
what is the M-TOP
this team scopes the project and performs applicable activities with the Talent to generate the resource plan, before presenting the plan with to the Practices team.
what is the Delivery team.
this third phase of managed delivery involves finalizing the scope of the project in preparation for implementation
what is Discovery
what are the three new legal documents being introduced with Managed Delivery?
what is the MSA, SOW, and M-TOP
which entity (client or toptal) is responsible for the final outcome of the managed delivery?
what is toptal
What does M-TOP stand for?
what is Managed Delivery Talent Outline Plan
this manager transfers work and knowledge to the client, and has the client sign-off on deliverables
what is the Delivery Manager
this second phase involves the Practices and Delivery teams working together to create the initial proposal and resource plan before presenting to the client
what is Project Set Up
what is minimized uncertainty, a dedicated team, and on-demand scalability (any of these are acceptable answers)
If a client wants toptal to build a team, manage the process, and provide a final product, which model would you recommend?
what is managed delivery
for new clients that want to engage with the managed delivery model, which two legal documents must be in place?
what is an MSA & SOW
which team supports the project as the subject matter experts?
what is the Practices team
this fourth phase occurs after the Practices team presents the resource plan to the client. Once approved by Client & Toptal, it can move into this phase
what is implementation
How would you describe Managed Delivery?
What is Toptal will be responsible for the team, tools, and processes to achieve the client's deliverables and final project outcomes.