How to Lead Open Source Projects and Teams with Better Feedback

Discover effective strategies for leading open source projects and teams through improved feedback techniques in this insightful conference talk. Learn to distinguish between positive and negative feedback and understand their impact on recipients. Explore various methods for reframing and delivering constructive feedback, along with practical steps for immediate implementation. Gain valuable insights from Jessica Tegner's personal experiences as an open source developer and blind woman in tech, as she shares anecdotes from her professional life and advocacy work. Master the art of helping contributors and co-maintainers grow, declining proposals gracefully, and fostering a flourishing learning environment while addressing areas for improvement constructively.