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Avoiding Maslow's Hammer: The Problem of the Birmingham Screwdriver in Open Source Non-profits

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Explore the challenges and best practices of creating non-profit organizations to support open source project communities in this 45-minute talk by Stephen R Walli from Microsoft. Learn how to avoid the pitfall of Maslow's Hammer, where every problem appears to have the same solution, and discover a framework for understanding how non-profits can effectively address the unique issues faced by growing open source communities. Gain insights into successful practices, processes, and tools for engaging partners in establishing thriving non-profits, while examining real-world examples and common anti-patterns to avoid. Understand the delicate balance required in creating non-profit structures that can propel community growth rather than hinder it, and acquire the skills necessary to thoughtfully support open source projects through well-designed organizational structures.

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Avoiding Maslow’s Hammer: Or the Problem of the Birmingham Screwdriver in Open So... Stephen R Walli

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