CHAOSSCast: Demonstrating Organizational Value

Abstract

In this episode of CHAOSScast, Harmony Elendu hosts a discussion with Dawn Foster and Bob Killen to discuss their extensive experience in open source and detail the motivations behind the creation of the CHAOSS Practitioner Guides. These guides aim to help practitioners navigate the overwhelming amount of data related to open source projects and understand how to improve project health and sustainability. The discussion covers strategies for communicating the business value of open source efforts to leadership, framing contributions in a way that resonates with organizational priorities, and prioritizing investments in critical projects.

Date
Oct 2, 2025 12:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Bob Killen
Bob Killen
OSS Program Manager @ Google

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