Developing a Long-Term Strategy for Sustainability in Open Source Projects

Explore the process of developing a long-term sustainability strategy for large open-source software projects in this 43-minute conference talk by Rebecca Rumbul and Gracie Gregory from the Rust Foundation. Learn why strategic planning is crucial for achieving resilience and effectiveness, despite the challenges of immediate issues often taking priority. Discover how to navigate the complexities of creating a strategy in a diverse environment with multiple stakeholders, resource constraints, and legal obligations. Gain insights into the Rust Foundation's approach to developing their 3-year strategy, including consultation processes, financial forecasting, and horizon-scanning. Understand the importance of effective articulation and communication of the strategy to keep diverse stakeholders engaged. Examine the challenges and positive aspects of strategic planning, and how it can guide future work and investment in open-source projects.