Full-Stack Project Management

bcushing

Are you a Project Manager who wants to learn more about Drupal development? Have you been wondering what are the best methods for estimating a timeline or choosing a module? If so, then you need to hear this talk!

As a Project Manager, having a basic knowledge of Drupal site building and development can be a great way to further your own success, while also freeing up developer resources. Being confident in your Drupal abilities and in your ability to interact with clients is crucial to being successful in the project management world.

This talk goes over the basic skills a Project Manager needs to communicate Drupal development effectively. This includes training clients, discussing project goals, and estimating timelines. It will also touch on the skills necessary for a Project Manager to do basic development tasks such as choosing a module or editing a theme or a view. By the end of this talk, Project Managers should feel comfortable handling common development tasks and requests coming from their clients.

Topics covered:

  • Training users in managing their Drupal site
  • How to discuss and assess project goals
  • Estimating timelines and scope
  • Choosing the right module
  • Basics of supporting and maintaining a Drupal site
  • Editing a Drupal view/theme

Session Track

Project Management

Experience Level

Beginner

Drupal Version