The Mentoring Effect: Measuring Effectiveness of LFX Mentoring Programs

Explore the effectiveness and impact of CNCF LFX's open source mentoring programs in this informative conference talk. Delve into contribution patterns, collaboration between projects, foundations, and member organizations, and efforts to enhance growth and sustainability. Examine macro-level organizational outcomes, including continued OSS participation, retention levels, and impact on career trajectories of mentees and mentors. Analyze findings from an anonymized dataset spanning 9 terms since 2020, alongside other publicly accessible resources. Discover the rate at which mentees continue contributing to open source projects post-program, the percentage of mentees evolving into mentors, and the typical timeline of this transition. Gain insights into how participation affects all participants' career trajectories through interactive dashboards showcasing historical and ongoing progress.