In this session, attendees will learn how padding an estimate to cover “unknowns” can actually hurt their business and an alternative that is a better way of managing and measuring change. We will also walk through the steps for estimating a project with attendee input.
Why the Pad is Bad – A Practical Guide to Estimating WordPress Projects
Published by Beth Livingston
Beth is a former IT Business Analyst, Instructional Designer, and Project Manager who traded corporate life to become a full-time WordPress Solution Provider in 2016. She's a regular WordCamp speaker and founder of The WP Project Manager's Academy (wproadmaps.com), teaching students to master WordPress projects on time, within budget, and with desired features, all while maximizing profits. While currently reworking the Academy curriculum to incorporate Artificial Intelligence time-saving techniques, Beth also manages her agency, Triad Web Advisors, leads the WordPress Project Management Facebook group, and organizes events for the Triad WordPress Meetup Group. View more posts