Resources - OSPOCO

Open Source Program Management 2019 Survey Results

The TODO Group has announced the results of the second annual Open Source Program Management Survey results that examines the prevalence and outcomes of open source programs among the Global Fortune 2000, including the key benefits and barriers to adoption. Key findings after the jump.

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Improve Your Open Source Development Impact

Open source development requires a different approach to software engineering than many organizations are accustomed to. This guide will help you and your company improve your internal development process and prepare you to contribute to the open source projects that matter most to your company.

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Measuring Your Open Source Program's Success

Our next open source office case study comes from SanDisk, a well-known maker of computer storage equipment. Open source is everywhere, and even "hardware" companies need to manage it.

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How to Create an Open Source Program Office (OSPO)

This guide is about why and how to establish a program office to manage the open source use and creation inside your company, as well as to show how your developers can make their own contributions to open source projects outside your operations.

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Participating in open source communities

What does it mean to "be part of the open source community"? How can your organization meaningfully participate? This guide can help you understand what is expected of a good open source citizen.

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Building leadership in an open source community

For many organizations, achieving a level of open source leadership is essential to fulfilling strategic objectives for the OSPO. This guide is about the process of developing community leadership.

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Marketing Open Source Projects

Learn how to promote an open source project so that you attract contributors, find users, and raise the profile and credibility of your project. Proper marketing can enhance your organization's credibility and your ability to attract and retain high-level talent.

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Shutting down an open source project

Everyone gets excited about starting new open source projects, but it is equally important to understand how to end a project appropriately. This guide can help you think through the issues.

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Open Source Program Management Tools

No matter the size of the organization, running an Open Source Programs Office requires staying on top of several things at once. While the processes between organizations might vary, there are a number of tools to help manage corporate scale open source needs.

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Recruiting open source developers

Experienced open source developers are in short supply. To attract top talent, companies have to do more than hire a recruiter or place an ad on a popular job site.

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Compliance - Using Open Source Code Correctly

Our next open source office case study comes from SanDisk, a well-known maker of computer storage equipment. Open source is everywhere, and even "hardware" companies need to manage it.

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Setting an Open Source Strategy

One of the most important parts of establishing an open source program is developing and implementing an open source strategy. What does your organization want to achieve by engaging with the open source community?

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Starting an open source project

Once a company has participated in the open source community for a while, many want to start their own open source projects. This guide is focused on making the jump from contributor to creator.

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A Template Job Posting for Open Source Office Lead

Our next open source office case study comes from SanDisk, a well-known maker of computer storage equipment. Open source is everywhere, and even "hardware" companies need to manage it.