Community Leaders Tell All - Building Inclusive and Sustainable Open Source Communities

Dive into a 38-minute panel discussion featuring community leaders Kim McMahon, Lisa-Marie Namphy, Sharone Zitzman, and moderator Bart Farrell as they share invaluable insights on building inclusive, sustainable, and healthy open source communities. Learn about effective approaches to community building, marketing, and visibility for open source projects. Discover key strategies such as fostering inclusivity, practicing empathy, and assuming positive intent. Explore the concept of the "big tent" and the importance of being ready to contribute at all levels. Understand that community growth happens one user at a time through personal connections and attention to detail. Gain knowledge on relevant metrics and measurement techniques for community success. Whether you're looking to launch your own open source community or optimize an existing one, this talk provides essential advice for making a greater impact in the open source world.