DrupalCon Portland 2013: VELOCITY & VISCOSITY: TRAIN-WRECKS AND UGLY-BABY MEETINGS

This talk addresses the challenges that arise in maintaining velocity and reducing viscosity within Drupal development projects, particularly in client interactions and team dynamics. The speaker highlights the struggles that lead to clients leaving Drupal and the frustrations developers face, while proposing methodologies to create world-class Drupal sites that benefit clients and development teams alike. Key topics include effective project management, realistic client expectations, and strategies for risk assessment and project recovery. Through an engaging and interactive format, the speaker emphasizes the importance of collaboration between clients and developers to foster successful partnerships and improve project outcomes in the Drupal ecosystem.