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A PyCon talk detailing the 2018 Python governance transition.
See morea website containing templates of various governance structures and a simple interface for writing out your own governance structure.
See moreA detailed overview of open source governance structures put together by Python leaders during their governance transition.
See moreAn indexed collection of governance documents from Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) projects.
See moreWhen transitioning to a new governance structure, there are three main questions you have to answer: who will decide, how they'll decide, and when...
See moreAn exercise for understanding and cultivating psychological safety.
See moreA how-to guide for running a whole community sprint.
See moreA guide to finding tasks for contributors to help them grow their understanding of the project.
See moreLearn who already holds power, whether formal or informal, in your community.
See moreAn exercise to help you identify what you need out of your open source experiences.
See moreA guide to finding tasks for new contributors that don't require deep knowledege of the project.
See more"SpinachCons" are simple, short events that help software projects do basic user and new contributor testing.
See moreAn exercise to help your project understand what skills and needs you're overlooking.
See moreMany people avoid thinking about governance because they're afraid of getting bogged down in inappropriate processes (ie "red tape"). Here are...
See moreWhile maintaining an open source project can be fun and fulfilling, it can also be very draining. Here are some common signs of burnout in open...
See moreCarol Willing was a crucial part of Python's governance transition from a BDFL model to a Steering Council. She served on the first Steering...
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