Whether it’s on the front lines or behind the scenes, Project Management is critical to every discipline in web development projects. Keeping your internal project team and your clients happy while making sure that the project runs smoothly are not easy tasks, but you don’t have to be a robot to run a project! Simple humans can make sure a project is delivered on time and on budget. This session will cover the basics on how to manage your project like a pro and keep your clients happy. A group of seasoned project managers will share their experiences (and horror stories) on projects they’ve worked on, and point to specific, useful methodologies that have helped them to gracefully manage large and small projects alike.

1. What is the most effective way to gather project requirements?
2. What's better for my project, Agile or Waterfall process?
3. How can I manage the process as it transitions from UX to Design, to Development?
4. How can I effectively communicate with and educate my clients on web development
5. process?
6. How do I deal with all of these personalities and keep my focus on the project itself?

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