Demystifying OSPOs: What InnerSource can bring to emerging Open Source Initiatives

More organizations across all industries are seeking different ways to build relationships with the open source ecosystem. Based on the results from the last OSPO 2021 survey, there is an increasing number of non-software organizations interested in investing and implementing open source initiatives. However, such implementation usually comes with a big sense of uncertainty when OS advocates try to convince their colleagues and supervisors.

One of the ways some organizations might consider overcoming this challenge is to start simple and begin to foster an open-source culture within the walls of the organization (AKA InnerSource). When should orgs set up InnerSource initiatives within OSPOs? Should an Open Source Program work in parallel with an InnerSource Program? What about small & medium size orgs?

During this talk, Ana will share some of the insights from the last OSPO survey and bring a discussion on where and how InnerSource could accelerate OSPO adoption within an organization's open-source journey.

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1. @anajsana95 // @todogroup Demystifying OSPOs: What InnerSource can bring to emerging Open Source Initiatives FOSSBackstage - March 18, 2022
2. > What do we mean by OSPO? > The Evolution of the OSPO > InnerSource trends in OSPOs > Cross-community collaboration @anajsana95 // @todogroup
3. > What do we mean by OSPO? @anajsana95 // @todogroup
4. The Innovation Race @anajsana95 // @todogroup
5. The Innovation Open Source Race @anajsana95 // @todogroup
6. The Innovation Open Source Race @anajsana95 // @todogroup Policies Software Composition Analysis Tooling Infrastructure Cultural change Standards
7. The Innovation Open Source Race @anajsana95 // @todogroup Policies Infrastructure Cultural change Strategic Space Standards Software Composition Analysis Tooling
8. @anajsana95 // @todogroup OSPO Strategy Alignment Innovation OS Adoption OSPOs: Open Source Accelerators for Organizations
9. @anajsana95 // @todogroup // Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Open Source Ecosystem Organization OSPO OSPOs: Open Source accelerators for organizations Organizations need a specific team that act as the linchpin between the open source ecosystem and its relationships with the organization. An open source program office (OSPO) is designed to be the center of competency for an organization's open source operations and structure. This can include setting code use, distribution, selection, auditing and other policies, as well as training developers, ensuring legal compliance and promoting and building community engagement that benefits the organization strategically. https://github.com/todogroup/ospodefinition.org
10. @anajsana95 // @todogroup
11. @anajsana95 // @todogroup // What defines an OSPO 5 OSPO Characteristics https://linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/ uploads/LFResearch_OSPO_Report. pdf Other ways to call an OSPO https://github.com/todogroup/ospology/ discussions/16
12. @anajsana95 // @todogroup // Different ways to behave Some OSPO Personas examples https://linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/LFResearch_O SPO_Report.pdf
13. @anajsana95 // @todogroup from open source ad-hoc to strategic decision-making partners
14. > The Evolution of the OSPO @anajsana95 // @todogroup
15. Digital transformation is forcing more organizations to be open source forward and get more involved with the open source ecosystem faster and effectively @anajsana95 // @todogroup https://github.com/todogroup/osposurvey
16. Public OSPOs + No - Official OSPOs + Early-Stage OSPOs https://landscape.todogroup.org/ + WIP OSPOs @anajsana95 // @todogroup
18. > InnerSource trends in OSPOs @anajsana95 // @todogroup
19. @anajsana95 // @todogroup Dig more into this topic with the ISPO and OSPO Panel
20. @anajsana95 // @todogroup Some examples
21. @anajsana95 // @todogroup https://socialimpact.github.com/insights/world-health-organiza tion-OSPO-launch/ https://youtu.be/Q6yCZI4f2bo?t=1131
22. @anajsana95 // @todogroup https://blogs.sap.com/2021/10/28/how-sap-manages-open-source-software-with-an-open-source- program-office/
23. @anajsana95 // @todogroup https://www.nearform.com/blog/lessons-from-a-journey-to-innersource-at-comcast/
25. @anajsana95 // @todogroup // Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Open Source Ecosystem Organization OSPO
26. @anajsana95 // @todogroup // Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Open Source Ecosystem Organization OSPO • Build a safe environment (Legal Education) • Build a supportive environment (Community Education) Meet two criteria internally to move forward:
27. @anajsana95 // @todogroup from open source ad-hoc to strategic decision-making partners
28. > Cross-community collaboration @anajsana95 // @todogroup
29. Guide Enabler Facilitator OSPO & ISPO Guide Atmosphere Satelite Communities can be the OSPO & ISPO accelerators • “Enabler” Expertise in a industry • “Guide” Expertise in OSPO / ISPO adoption and growth • “Facilitator” Expertise in a specific subject Satelite @anajsana95 // @todogroup
30. @anajsana95 // @todogroup Example:
31. > OSPOs are a way to bring strategy to open source efforts (policies, education, cultural change, infrastructure, etc) > InnerSource team can become the expertise team for OSPO Engineer/Developer education > OSPOs can re-use InnerSource resources for their practices to avoid duplicated effort @anajsana95 // @todogroup
32. @anajsana95 // @todogroup // What is TODO group? (OSPOs) 70+ Founded in 2012 Organizations Working together to drive OSPOs to the next level Years of OSPO experience Running open source programs setup to drive open source across divisions 1,500+ OSPOers &
33. OSPO Tools OSPO tooling started by the TODO Group community. OSPO Research studies around open source and OSPOs. OSPO Training Course materials to train folks in OSPO management and implementation OSPO Network Places to connect with experienced OSPO professionals and mentors OSPO Education Resources created by experienced professionals to keep learning about OSPOs 02 TODO Resources: @anajsana95 // @todogroup
34. @anajsana95 // @todogroup > Formerly at Bitergia Spent +3 years experience helping organizations in their InnerSource and Open Source metrics journey > OSPO PM at TODO Group of organizations advocating for #OSPO education and adoption across organizations worldwide through networking, training, research, guides, tools and more > MSc in Data Science > Involved in other OS Communities CHAOSS, TODO, InnerSource Commons, DevRel Collective, DevRel Spain
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