2. DRUPAL SKILLS ARE HARD TO FIND
There is just too much demand for Drupal for the
supply to keep up.
The majority of those with experience... have only
a tiny amount of it.
3. When you have the skills,
there is even more to know
Drupal is a moving target with a
massive number of diverse
components.
Best Practice changes almost daily
Few are able to keep up with all the
new tools and techniques
4. Formal training is expensive, if it even exists
Training courses need to be generic in
order to make them financially viable to
the organisers. This means that in-
depth classes are rare and cost a
bomb.
Everyone is scared of their developers
leaving for a bigger pay-check once
their training is done.
5. Community-powered professional skills
Ongoing, mid – high end, Drupal
professional development
Significantly more cost effective than any
other available training
(Unfortunately we don't have a magic potion
to keep developers in their seats.)
6. Monthly gatherings of professionals
Small groups gather regularly to share challenges and
successes
The “lessons” are tailored to the requirements of those
involved.
Members are selected to create the best range of
compatible skills within a group.
7. A carefully selected guest speakers
We make sure that there are always new things
thrown into the mix.
The guest presentations help boost the quality of
local Drupal community meet-ups
8. A dedicated facilitator keeps things on-track
We also organise a venue, take notes and provide refreshments.
9. Connecting the Drupal professional community
Gathering diverse members of the
community together means we will help
build common practices.
10. School of Everything explores new ways
of making face-to-face learning possible.
Established Drupal UK community,
and dedicated Drupal consultants
since “the early days”
The People Speak provide experienced,
trained facilitators to get people talking.
