The Business of Art: Get what you're worth for the work that you do

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The Something Awful Forums > The Finer Arts > Creative Convention > The Business of Art: Get what you're worth for the work that you do

DaveP: Apr 25, 2011

Vaporware posted:

Anyone have recommendations for books/articles about the various ways of running a design department? I've already researched Scrum, and read a bit about management in general.

My particular case is I am now running the in-house design department for a large company that does training animation and technical documentation.

I supervise 5 people, so I'm not totally lost. But, I know expanding a shop and doing it well is totally different from keeping things afloat. I'm in need of advice on how to communicate with sales on projects ($1M+ contracts), Management of designers, hiring, etc.

Might I suggest this could be a good opportunity to pursue a more formal (part time/night school) education in business & management? It sounds like you're in a situation where you're starting to move above the realm of the craft you studied in to another kettle of fish -and perhaps a book is not the golden bullet you'd be searching for

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