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Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
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1. Didn’t have the right team at the start.
2. Underestimated complexity of our process and system.
3. Did not make the project a priority.
4. Tended to focus on making it look and work really well instead
of a minimum-viable-product approach.
5. Didn’t build in time to fully test before launch.
1. Got the right team. Eventually.
2. Met major needs/goals and incorporated many “wish list” features.
3. Used the power of Drupal.
4. Comprehensive training for EESC staff.
5. Launch.
1. Form an Awesome Squad.
2. Know your superpower.
3. Know your nemesis.
4. Use your x-ray vision and wear your telescopic glasses.
5. Pursue excellence but be OK with OK.
6. Be agile and adapt.
7. Expect the unexpected.
8. Make judgement calls.
9. Have a sense of humor.
10. Celebrate.
Jennifer Alexander & Bryan Mayjor
Extension & Experiment Station Communications
Oregon State University
Photo credit: http://hero.wikia.com/wiki/Catman
CC BY-SA 3.0

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Lessons learned from redesigning an Extension website

  • 1. Jennifer Alexander & Bryan Mayjor Extension & Experiment Station Communications Oregon State University Photo credit: http://hero.wikia.com/wiki/Catman CC BY-SA 3.0
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  • 12. 1. Didn’t have the right team at the start. 2. Underestimated complexity of our process and system. 3. Did not make the project a priority. 4. Tended to focus on making it look and work really well instead of a minimum-viable-product approach. 5. Didn’t build in time to fully test before launch.
  • 13. 1. Got the right team. Eventually. 2. Met major needs/goals and incorporated many “wish list” features. 3. Used the power of Drupal. 4. Comprehensive training for EESC staff. 5. Launch.
  • 14. 1. Form an Awesome Squad. 2. Know your superpower. 3. Know your nemesis. 4. Use your x-ray vision and wear your telescopic glasses. 5. Pursue excellence but be OK with OK. 6. Be agile and adapt. 7. Expect the unexpected. 8. Make judgement calls. 9. Have a sense of humor. 10. Celebrate.
  • 15. Jennifer Alexander & Bryan Mayjor Extension & Experiment Station Communications Oregon State University Photo credit: http://hero.wikia.com/wiki/Catman CC BY-SA 3.0