Engagement Model Comparison Chart
| Model | Ownership | ApexGCC Responsibilities | Client Responsibilities | Best For | Speed | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consult | Client | Feasibility, strategy, analysis, operating model design | Provide data, validate insights, make go / no-go decisions | Exploration, business case, leadership alignment | Medium | Very High |
| PMO | Client | PMO, governance, transition management, risk management, SOPs | Functional decisions, hiring, execution | Firms wanting control with structured execution | Medium–High | High |
| GCC Captive (Build-Only) |
Client | Build entity, infrastructure, IT, policies, hiring support | Take over operations from Day 1, lead delivery | Mature firms with internal ops capability | High | Very High |
| BOT | Partner → Client | Build, operate, stabilize, run SLAs, transfer GCC | Provide strategy, approve budgets, take over after BOT | New-to-India firms seeking turnkey, low-risk entry | Very High | Medium → High |
| Hybrid | Shared | Enable ops, non-core functions, staffing pods, PMO | Lead core delivery, strategy, culture, decisions | Firms needing flexibility and speed | High | Shared |