Communicate, Connect, Grow: The OSP Podcast

What if there was a way to redefine the significance of non-code contributions in open source projects? That's exactly what our guest, Bryan Behrenshausen of GitLab, is here to explore with us. OSPea, Felicity Brand, and Bryan journey together through the evolving landscape of open source projects and discuss the value of non-code contributions. Bryan shares his insights into the creation of contributor pathways, the optimization of recognition systems, and the importance of fostering an environment of effective communication.
Felicity and Bryan discuss remote work and how asynchronous communication can revolutionize your work culture. We unwrap GitLab's unique model that's setting industry benchmarks, discussing their tools, policies, and practices that cultivate a healthy work environment. Bryan explains GitLab's innovative Team Ops model, which champions a distributed, asynchronous work approach, ensuring everyone feels connected and valued.
Bryan and Felicity dive into GitLab's Open Source Programs and Partnerships, discussing the exciting opportunities these programs bring to the table and how they play a vital role in nurturing a thriving open source ecosystem.
Show notes

• GitLab Handbook
• The Good Docs Project
• How The Good Docs Project Uses GitLab
• Symfony Contributor Guide - Respectful review comments
• Excalidraw

Welcome to the Open Strategy Partners podcast, "Communicate, Connect, Grow!" At Open Strategy Partners, we specialize in strategic product communication. We help you communicate the value of what you do, connect you with the people who need to know about it, and grow.
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Back with another quick podcast about effective writing with OSPeas Felicity Brand, Jeffrey A. McGuire, Christine Bueller, and Chris Fenwick. We dissect the anatomy of our HEAD and SUBHEAD editing codes. Headers are powerful tools for long-form writing online. Break down long texts into meaningful chunks, aid readability, and provide structural support ... and add some soothing white space :-)
Learn how 'head' and 'subhead', though subtly distinct, are like the yin and yang of writing, where the former enhances readability while the latter fortifies structure. We also touch on bullet points and help us condense and catch the reader's eye.

Welcome to the Open Strategy Partners podcast, "Communicate, Connect, Grow!" At Open Strategy Partners, we specialize in strategic product communication. We help you communicate the value of what you do, connect you with the people who need to know about it, and grow.
To get in touch with us, follow what we’re doing, or learn about our Writer Enablement Workshops, you can:

• Go to our website
• Email us at [email protected]
• Hit us up on Twitter
• Subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts

Ever wondered if open source could be the secret sauce to the success of your business? Felicity Brand hosts a conversation between Jeffrey A Maguire and Mathias Bolt Lesniak about this very issue. We share remarkable insights from Mathias's recent DrupalCon presentation, 'The Big Impact of Open Source', that triggers thought-provoking questions. Together, we dig into the correlation between open source and business, its role in societal improvement, and the personal gains it offers. Experience first-hand our open source journey as we ponder the worth of open source for business and society. We also shed light on the diversity within open source communities that leads to more informed outcomes and a strong ROI.

We move past the conventional understanding of open source being merely about software creation. We discuss the pivotal role of the TYPO3 Association in using open source as an effective tool for international aid and development. We connect the dots between open source and democracy to form self-organizing communities. We also lay out the potential for governments to adopt open source software for open data platforms. We wrap up with a stimulating debate on the need for collaboration and marketing within the open source realm and the necessity for unity among its communities. Tune in for a mind-opening dialogue on the far-reaching impacts of open source.
Show notes

• Mathias at DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023: The Big Impact of Open Source
• Aiden Dean Dunn’s article in the Drop Times: Open Source as a Humanitarian Opportunity
• Mathia’s micro podcast: Open Source Utopia
• Catch Jam and Mathias at DrupalCon Lille, October 2023: Defend FOSS: From innovation to positive change, we need to remind the world what we're about
• TYPO3 Report: Open Source Standardization of Government Websites in Rwanda

Welcome to the Open Strategy Partners podcast, "Communicate, Connect, Grow!" At Open Strategy Partners, we specialize in strategic product communication. We help you communicate the value of what you do, connect you with the people who need to know about it, and grow.
To get in touch with us, follow what we’re doing, or learn about our Writer Enablement Workshops, you can:

• Go to our website
• Email us at [email protected]
• Hit us up on Twitter
• Subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts

How we create peaceful, clear, and colorful communication through one of OSP's favorite Editing Codes: PAX.

In this episode, host Carl Richards interviews Felicity Brand, Christine Beuhler, and Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire. We talk about how we use the Editing Code PAX to add connection, authenticity, and awareness to our technical communication.

Welcome to the Open Strategy Partners podcast, "Communicate, Connect, Grow!" At Open Strategy Partners, we specialize in strategic product communication. We help you communicate the value of what you do, connect you with the people who need to know about it, and grow.
To get in touch with us, follow what we’re doing, or learn about our Writer Enablement Workshops, you can:

• Go to our website
• Email us at [email protected]
• Hit us up on Twitter
• Subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts

At Open Strategy Partners, we help you communicate the value of what you do to connect you with the people who need to know about it, and grow.

We do a lot of thinking about what makes for effective, consistent, strategic product communication. In this podcast, we want to show you how we translate between technical complexity and business value to create strategic product communication at OSP. And we want to learn more from you and our guests.

And it’s not just about technology, and it’s not just about business ...

If you want to be a more effective writer, a more transparent editor, develop clearer strategic thinking, and learn from our network of expert friends and colleagues, come along for the ride!

Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or the podcast channel of your choice! Follow us, suggest guests and topics, ask us questions on social media! We are @open_strategy on Twitter.

We’re planning episodes in three broad categories, hosted by different members of the OSP team:

• Communicate: All things communication. We share how we tackle writing, editing, word choices, formats, processes, and more.
• Connect episodes are in-depth conversations with interesting smart people about who they are, what they do, and how they approach their life and work as communicators, technologists, and leaders.
• Grow: We cover strategic approaches to understanding and expressing the value of what you do, including tools, templates, and practical applications.
  • You might need to grow the adoption of your products, open source solutions, partner networks, sales, community, or teams.
  • You also might want to grow into a better communicator.

It also turns out that building a mindful, positive, human-first culture at work is a big part of that. That’s something we work on every day. We’ll be talking about that, too.

This podcast is us figuring out communication, connection, and growing. Together.

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Welcome to the Open Strategy Partners podcast, "Communicate, Connect, Grow!" At Open Strategy Partners, we specialize in strategic product communication. We help you communicate the value of what you do, connect you with the people who need to know about it, and grow.
To get in touch with us, follow what we’re doing, or learn about our Writer Enablement Workshops, you can:

• Go to our website
• Email us at [email protected]
• Hit us up on Twitter
• Subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen to podcasts