Start with capability
A data and AI center, a finance operations hub and a product-engineering GCC can require different talent, leadership, ecosystem and infrastructure.
Define the role families, seniority mix, collaboration model and future capability before comparing locations.
Include center size
A small specialist center may prioritise speed and targeted skill access, while an enterprise-scale GCC may need a multi-city portfolio, deep leadership and large infrastructure capacity.
Size also changes workplace, governance, transport and continuity requirements.
Compare six dimensions
Talent pool availability.
Government policy and applicable incentives.
Commercial space and operating cost.
Infrastructure and connectivity.
Scalability and ecosystem.
Risk and business continuity.
Avoid false precision
A weighted score can make priorities visible, but it is only as good as the inputs and assumptions.
Validate at role and micro-market level, use current market evidence, and distinguish public policy from sales interpretation.
Design a portfolio when needed
Large and enterprise centers may use a primary hub, secondary hub and specialist satellite model instead of forcing every capability into one city.
The operating model must then address distributed leadership, culture, technology, workplace and continuity.
Apply the framework to your mandate.
Discuss the capability, location, operating model, workforce or evidence you need to validate.
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