Tips & Tricks for Project Managing a Big Redesign & Migration to Drupal 8.x
John K Harrison
Tips & Tricks for Project Managing a Big Redesign & Migration to Drupal 8.x
Project Managing a complex & large migration to Drupal 8 from any CMS can be a stressful endeavor. Learn some strategies for keeping your project on the rails, and when to consider hybrid approaches for moving your teams forward - and instilling a sense of project ownership from key stakeholders.
Agenda:- Getting started: Strategies & tactics for gathering stakeholder input across your org - at the right time
- The RACI Project Management Methodology and how it encourages a sense of ownership in the project
- Methods & tools to improve communication between remote teams, your developers and designers
- Communicating and socializing efforts with management & c-level execs
- Managing changing requirements & scope creep over the life of the project - When to consider a hybrid approach (waterfall & agile).
- Preparing for launch: Making front-end QA testing and content review enjoyable.
- Plan for post-launch "Burn In"
- Basic understanding of CMS systems and content publishing
- Experience with Project or Account management - or as a stakeholder for your orgs website.
- Beginner & Intermediate Drupal Users
- Non-profit attendees encouraged to attend.