Project Manager.  Producer.  Account Manager. Nag.
Regardless of what you call it, the success of your project is determined by the management of your project. In this session we'll dissect your management into the person and the tools that person uses.

Lets be clear: by tools, we don't just mean "hey guys, let's use Basecamp” or “yeah, we shared that Google doc.” By tools we mean the real-world processes and strategies that ensure SUCCESSFUL projects.

Topics


When/why/and how to structure meetings (yes, you really do need to talk to people!);
How to best handle client feedback and minimize risk;
The top mistakes programmers and designers make (and how to avoid those).
We'll also share our experiences creating websites (in as little as a week) that have won competitive national awards. It’s a dash of waterfall project management, a cup of agile web development, and a pinch of lean manufacturing.

Real World Examples

We’ll talk about how great project management (combined with the flexibility of Drupal) made an actual higher education redesign a success.

Guaranteed to change your worldview AND include at least three actionable tips that you can use RIGHT NOW to make your web projects more fun, more profitable, and reduce risk.