Explore diversity and inclusion in open source communities through this insightful conference talk by Nick Burch from the Apache Software Foundation. Gain a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those "playing life on easy" and discover how to recognize and address blind spots in diversity and inclusion. Learn from Burch's personal experiences working on projects, communities, and support at the ASF, as well as his insights from moving to a new country. Acquire valuable resources and specific takeaway actions to build better open source communities. Delve into topics such as time zones, working with volunteers, language barriers, being the odd one out, and handling mistakes. Understand the importance of peer support, community building, and positive feedback. Gain practical knowledge on improving communication, designing inclusive environments, and fostering teamwork in diverse settings.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Life as a computer game
Todays topic
Time zones
Working with volunteers
Languages
Being the odd one out
Mistakes
Being taken to be representative
People act differently
Theres less time available
Peer support
Language
Community
Random Guy
Spotting
Making jokes
Written vs spoken
Trying new things
Speaking in front of strangers
Designing
Almost there
Youre almost there
Positive first feedback
Stack Overflow
Resources
Teambuilding
Taught by
Linux Foundation
