Session: 2 for 1: The Enemy of My Frenemy Is My Friend?: A choose your own adventure of open source and business colliding / From Closed Doors to Open Communication: A Journey to Transparency
Tracy Hinds: The Enemy of My Frenemy Is My Friend?: A choose your own adventure of open source and business colliding
What benefits being open and what should just be proprietary because of other competing needs? SPOILER: things many companies and frenemies need to work together on for public benefit. Imagine having a choose your own adventure decision tree, tailored to guide companies of all sizes through this dilemma! This talk unravels the enigma of open sourcing as a strategic move, deciphering its benefits and delineating when proprietary interests make better sense.
Open source has evolved over decades while continuing its ideological debates colliding with business decisions(many of us live in late stage capitalism after all). Through shared values and evolving business models, it has fostered collaboration even among the strictest competitors for the greater good. Sometimes as a a consequence. Sometimes intentional.
Join me on a captivating journey into the realm of open source strategy within businesses. Drawing on real-world experiences, we’ll unravel the complexities and learn from the triumphs and tribulations of those who had to do things the hard way. Can we avoid the pitfalls and maximize opportunities for growth and collaboration?
Come, embark with us on this quest, where we decode the how and why of open source in business, aiming to illuminate the path forward and mitigate potential heartaches along the way.
Addie Girouard: From Closed Doors to Open Communication: A Journey to Transparency
Looking to build transparency? Join this session to embark on a transformative journey aimed at nurturing openness and trust within teams and organizations. This discussion delves into the pivotal role of transparency in fostering collaboration, drawing upon real-life experiences and practical insights. Participants will be equipped with actionable strategies to navigate the transition from closed-door settings to environments that prioritize open communication. By embracing transparency as a fundamental principle, individuals gain tools to dismantle barriers, promote accountability, and cultivate an inclusive culture where every voice is valued. This is a call to action for individuals and organizations to embark on their unique path towards transparency, unlocking the potential for innovation, growth, and collective success within open-source communities.
