

In a growing company, it is almost inevitable to reach a point where the development team can no longer keep up with everything.

If you lead products or projects, you know this scenario all too well. The plan is locked, the team is aligned, priorities are clear. Then, suddenly, something unexpected shows up: An urgent project. A request from the board. A business opportunity with a tight deadline. What do you do? Do you try to squeeze it into the current team, knowing it will slow everything down? Or do you bring in external help, risking more time spent onboarding than delivering? There’s a better alternative.

In a market where the shortage of technical talent and the pressure for fast, high-quality deliveries are constant, recruitment has evolved from a support function to a strategic pillar. At Aubay Portugal, we've developed a proven recruitment model that allows us to scale teams effectively while maintaining quality and agility.

As business challenges become more complex, the traditional hiring model may no longer be sufficient to address workload peaks or projects that require highly specialized skills. This is where the Team Extension model comes in. This approach allows companies to leverage their internal teams with external specialized talent, ensuring flexibility and access to specific skills without exceeding the budget. However, for this collaboration to be truly efficient, careful preparation is essential. From defining objectives to selecting the ideal partner, each step has a direct impact on the project's success. This article highlights the key steps to implement the Team Extension model in a structured and productive way.