Building a Team for the Upstream - InnerSource Teams for Open Source Impact

Learn about building effective InnerSource teams for open source impact in this 20-minute conference talk. Explore Microsoft's cross-organizational community building efforts, focusing on three key areas: upstream impact on open source metrics (CHAOSS), diversity equity and inclusion, and engagement with open source projects globally. Discover the concept of 'internal community building' and its potential to empower and scale impact on upstream projects. Gain insights into successful strategies and lessons learned from Microsoft's experiences in leveraging InnerSource practices for open source collaboration. Understand how to overcome silos in product teams and advocate for broader participation in open source initiatives to maximize impact for customers and the entire ecosystem.