[Openorg-list] [New article] Who is the glue person on your team?

Hi friends, What a great weekend for the Open Organization community! Ambassador Lauri Apple is back with the second installment in her series on organizational "glue people." This one asks: > How long do you think it would take for your organization to kickstart a > brand new effort? A few

[Openorg-list] [New article] Introducing the Open Management Practices

Hi friends, Open Organization Ambassador Heidi Hess von Ludewig has just published the next installment of her "Managing with Open Values" interview series. This piece features DeLisa Alexander of Red Hat, who discusses with Heidi the recently released Open Management Practices, one of Red

[Openorg-list] [New article] Is your team a "glue team?"

Hi friends, Open Organization Ambassador Lauri Apple has just published the first installment of a two-part series on organizational "glue people": people whose expertise lies in "connecting the dots between people, topics, and themes," people who can "paint the whole picture instead of little

[Openorg-list] [New article]

Hi friends, Yesterday, on our community's fifth (!!) birthday, we launched a new article series chronicling the Open Organization project's ongoing evolution. Spearheaded by Open Organization Ambassador Laura Hilliger, this collaboratively written series shares lessons from our own

[Openorg-list] The May 2020 Open Organization Community Report

The Open Organization project continued its exciting evolution in May, as the community updated its governance documentation, transitioned to new homes on GitHub and Twitter—and, of course, published new materials. We also began development of a new resource, something we're calling (tentatively,

[Openorg-list] [New article] Commitment issues: Organizational psychology and the benefits of managing openly

Hi friends, Today, Open Organization Ambassador Heidi Hess von Ludewig has published the first installment of her dynamite series "Managing with Open Values." The inaugural piece features an interview with organizational psychology expert Tracy Giuliani, who explains why embracing open values can

[Openorg-list] Seeking contributions: The Open Organization Guide to Distributed Teamwork

Hi folks, The Open Organization community has launched a new project, a "guide to distributed teamwork" aimed at helping readers understand how open principles and practices can help remote teams overcome challenges associated with working together at a distance—and I'm hoping you'll consider

[Openorg-list] Beginning today (from MozFest): Movement-Building from Home community calls

Hi folks, Community contributor Chad Sansing wrote to tell me about a new series of community calls he'll co-host over the next few weeks. The agenda looks wonderful. Wanted to pass it along. Details below. == We hope this note finds you well during this time of uncertainty and change.

[Openorg-list] [New article] Nine Lies About Work

Hi folks, Congratulations to Ron McFarland, who just today published a new article at Opensource.com: "Book review: Nine Lies About Work." It's "an examination of common work misconceptions and how open organizations are often ahead of the curve." Some great Sunday reading, as usual, from

[Openorg-list] The March 2020 Open Organization Community Report

discussions about the next phase in our community's evolution. Read the rest of the report to learn more. ## Community Publications The Open Organization community published the following new materials: - Bryan Behrenshausen: [13 reads to save for later: An open organization roundup](https

Re: [Openorg-list] Upcoming Community Central Broadcast

> It looks like I made a mistake on the day.  I thought it was Friday.  > Catch up with you on April 9th. Well Ron (and others!), you're sure in luck. Like all other episodes of "Community Central," this one is available for playback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snf6vICDbzw Just so you can

[Openorg-list] Upcoming Community Central Broadcast

Hi everyone, Today, Open Organization Ambassadors Heidi Hess von Ludewig, Allison Matlack, Rebecca Fernandez, and Laura Hilliger will star in a live episode of "Community Central," a regular webcast sponsored by Red Hat's Open Source Program Office. The quintessential quadruplet will explain the

[Openorg-list] Open Organization Project Transition FAQ

Hi everyone, At today's meeting of the Open Organization Ambassadors, the community discussed a transition to a new Red Hat sponsor. The transition marks the beginning of a promising new chapter in the community's already storied history, and I'm excited to see where it takes us all. Answers to

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 3/10/2020

) excellent article series, and I've collected them all into a handy guide for your convenience. Shouts out to Ron McFarland, Jen Kelchner, Laura Hilliger, Sam Knuth, and Tracy Buckner for the hard work, superb writing, and willingness to share. –B ## New Today Bryan Behrenshausen: "13 reads to

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 3/3/2020

## Editor's Note Salutations, fine folks! Today we've published another great open organization resource for your reading pleasure. Ambassador Ron McFarland continues his series on communication technologies and organization change with a hypothetical case study in technological adoption. And

[Openorg-list] The February 2020 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

# The February 2020 Open Organization Ambassadors Report ## Editor's Notes Welcome to the February 2020 Open Organization Ambassadors Report! February saw higher-than-usual traffic to open organization articles and resources. The open organization community published four new articles in

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/25/2020

## Editor's Note Time zone-appropriate greetings, dear readers! Today, ambassador Sam Knuth wraps up his three-part series on open organizations and mental health with one last round of powerful and candid introspection. In this installment, Sam explores how leaders' anxieties can "spill over" to

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/18/2020

## Editor's Note Hi, folks! Contributor Tracy Buckner returns today to cap off her series on communities of practice in the open organization. In this installment, Tracy explains how to create your own community of practice—in just five simple steps. Don't miss it. –B ## New Today Tracy

[Openorg-list] Thank you, Jen Kelchner!

Hi everyone, February marks the conclusion of Jen Kelchner's term as an Open Organization Ambassador. And what a storied term it's been. Jen joined the Ambassadors squad in February 2017—but in truth, she's been contributing to the open organization community long before then. Jen began her work

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/11/2020

## Editor's Note Time zone-appropriate salutations, one and all. Today, returning contributor Len Dimaggio offers his take on an age-old tension: the push and pull between innovation and standardization in an open organization. As Len frames it: "Are we doomed to always think of standardization

[Openorg-list] The January 2020 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

# The January 2020 Open Organization Ambassadors Report ## Editor's Notes Greetings, happy new year, and welcome one and all to the first Open Organization Ambassadors report of 2020! January was a quieter month for the open organization community at Opensource.com, as we emerged from winter

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/4/2020

## Editor's Note Happy Tuesday, everyone. Today, Sam Knuth offers the second installment of his series on working openly with anxiety. The first part of this series was our most-read and most-discussed article in January. I have little doubt this one will generate just as much interest and

Re: [Openorg-list] Congratulations, Laura!

Slight correction: The proper URL for We Are Open Co-Op [4] is: https://weareopen.coop/ With apologies, BB On 1/30/20 7:10 AM, Bryan Behrenshausen wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I'm beyond delighted to share that Open Organization Ambassador Laura > Hilliger has been named Di

[Openorg-list] Congratulations, Laura!

Hi everyone, I'm beyond delighted to share that Open Organization Ambassador Laura Hilliger has been named Digital Leader of the Year at this year's Women in IT Awards in London.[1] The award honors Laura's unflagging commitment to creating a better world by defending and cultivating open

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/28/2020

## Editor's Note Happy Tuesday, dear readers! Today we bring you what I *believe* is a first: A revised and updated edition of an article from our archives, this one from ambassador Ron McFarland. Years ago (we have that kind of community timeline now!), Ron penned a piece on communication

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/21/2020

## Editor's Note Greetings and salutations, folks. Today—in the first part of a planned three-part series—Open Organization Ambassador Sam Knuth offers compelling commentary on the relationship between open leadership and mental health. Sam's honest and candid writing opens a space for community

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/14/2020

blished In case you missed it: Two year-end roundups featuring open organization community materials went live at year's end. What were the most-read pieces of 2019? Click below to find out. Bryan Behrenshausen: "Top 5 articles on the modern organization in 2019" https://opensource.co

[Openorg-list] The December 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

# The December 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report ## Contents {1} Editor's Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes ## {1} Editor's Notes And here it is—either the final report of 2019, or the first of 2020, depending

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 12/10/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, friends! On this fine Tuesday, new contributor (!!) Antonella Iecle explains how a seemingly simple translation exercise turned into a memorable lesson in the power of working openly. Welcome, Antonella—and thanks for sharing! –B ### New Today ### Antonella

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 12/3/2019

### Editor's Note ### Happy Tuesday, everyone! After a brief hiatus (in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday here in the US), we're back with the second part of our recent series on customer empowerment. Authors Heidi Hess von Ludewig and Tracy Giuliani return with their thoughts on digital

[Openorg-list] The November 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

## Contents {1} Editor's Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes ## {1} Editor's Notes Welcome, one and all, to the November 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report! The open organization community at Opensource.com

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 11/19/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, fine folks, and best Tuesday wishes to you all. Today, returning writer Tracy Buckner kicks off a three-part series on the benefits of forming communities of practice in your open organization. Hop on an enjoy the ride as it unfolds through the new year. –B ###

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 11/12/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hot on the heels of last week's series conclusion from Laura Hilliger, Open Organization Ambassador Heidi Hess von Ludweig and co-author Tracy Giuliani kick off their own two-part set on open organizations and customer empowerment. Are more empowered customers an inevitable

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 11/5/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, dear friends! On this very special Tuesday, Open Organization Ambassador Laura Hilliger concludes the epic, three-part series chronicling her work helping Greenpeace become a more open organization. Don't miss this multimedia experience! –B ### New Today ###

[Openorg-list] The October 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

# The October 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report ## Contents {1} Editor's Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes ## {1} Editor's Notes Welcome to the October edition of the Open Organization Ambassadors Report!

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 10/29/2019

### Editor's Note ### Well hello there, fine folks! We've got some great Tuesday morning reading lined up for you. Today, Len Dimaggio and Juana Nakfour continue their series on "influence in the open organization," with advice on the best (and worst) ways to act on and leverage the influence

[Openorg-list] Thank you, Michael Doyle! [Link Included]

Hi all, Another month is winding down, and so is another ambassadorship. After a year on the squad, Michael Doyle's term as an Open Organization Ambassador is drawing to a close.[1] Michael has requested that I keep his farewell short and sweet. So I will simply say: Thank you, Michael, your for

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 10/22/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings and salutations, fine people! After an invigorating and productive week at All Things Open in Raleigh, we're *back* with another doozy for you. Today, Open Organization Ambassador Laura Hilliger shares the second installment in her three-part series on bringing

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 10/10/2019

### Editor's Note ### Special Thursday greetings to one and all. Since we're taking next week off to host the open organization community at All Things Open in Raleigh, today we've published new writing from ambassador Ron McFarland. Ron explains how our thinking about global energy and climate

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 10/8/2019

### Editor's Note ### Time zone-appropriate greetings, folks! Today is a wonderful day. We're featuring the premiere of ambassador Laura Hilliger's three-part series about her work helping Greenpeace become a more open organization. It's a first for us, combining audio, video, and Laura's

[Openorg-list] The September 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

ot;Lesson plans for an open education" https://opensource.com/open-organization/19/9/lesson-plan-open-education ## {3} Site Stats Our top articles of the month were: 1. Bryan Behrenshausen, Aria Chernik, and Ben Owens: "Lesson plans for an open education" https://opensource.com/open

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 10/1/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hiya, folks! Today we're featuring not one but *two* new authors. Len Dimaggio and Juana Nakfour are kicking off a two-part series on "influence" in the open organization. As we're always quick to note,power operates differently in open organizations—rarely top-down, more

[Openorg-list] Thank you, Angela Robertson

Hi folks, As September draws to a close, so does Angela Robertson's term as an Open Organization Ambassador. Angela joined the group in 2017 and wasted no time making an impact. She quickly became a prominent voice advocating for a new, more open style of organizational leadership, penning

Re: [Openorg-list] Join the mailing list

On 9/24/19 10:12 AM, Kathleen Hayes wrote: > I am interested in becoming more involved in the community. Great to hear, Kathleen! I know you'll love it here (and we'll learn so much from you). I'll reach out off-list to discuss this in greater depth. In the meantime, I'm sure others on the list

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 9/24/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings and salutations, good people! Today, Open Organization Ambassador Jen Kelchner resumes her series on openness and learning agility with a piece about humanness in the age of AI. The piece arrives not too soon, as Jen is off representing the community at an event in

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 9/17/2019

e from that of the knower to that of the learner did I open a genuine desire to understand another's perspective." red.ht/2zq94pZ @khayes4days #TheOpenOrg ### Previously Published ### Bryan Behrenshausen, Aria Chernik, and Ben Owens: "Lesson plans for an open education" https

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 9/10/2019

by adapting any of the social media resources below. –B ### New Today ### Bryan Behrenshausen, Aria Chernik, and Ben Owens: "Lesson plans for an open education" https://opensource.com/open-organization/19/9/announcing-guide-for-educators red.ht/2lyI5oJ Sample social media: It's fi

[Openorg-list] The August 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

# The August 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report ## Contents {1} Editor's Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes ## {1} Editor's Notes As summer drifts further into the rear-view mirror, we're preparing for our

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 8/27/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, fine and discerning readers! Today, Open Organization Ambassador Michael Doyle offers six crucial tips for leading a cross-functional project—a common occurrence in an open and collaborative organization. Michael even offers a handy checklist for leaders looking

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 8/20/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings and salutations, readers around the world! On this fine Tuesday, Open Organization Ambassador Jen Kelchner brings us the first installment in a sparkling new series on learning agility. What do people in your organization do when they don't know what to do? Answer

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 8/13/2019

### Editor's Note ### Time zone-appropriate greetings, one and all! Today we're pleased to bring you another preview chapter from _The Open Organization Guide for Educators_, now just one month away from its debut.[1] New contributors Randall Joyce and Brandon Dixon, both from Murray State

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 8/6/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, fine folks! Today, Open Organization Ambassador Ron McFarland offers an extended look at the issue of burnout in the open organization. In typical fashion, Ron brings several books to bear elucidating what's at stake. Put this one on your reading list today! –B

[Openorg-list] Opensource.com: Last week's top 10 articles (7/29-8/4)

Hi everyone, A hearty congratulations to Jim Hall, whose open organization article on "m-learning" was the seventh most-read piece on all of Opensource.com last week. Way to go, Jim! BB Forwarded Message Subject: [Osdc-list] Last week's top 10 articles (7/29-8/4) Date: Mon, 5

[Openorg-list] The July 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

# The July 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report ## Contents {1} Editor's Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes ## {1} Editor's Notes Welcome to the July newsletter, dear readers! The open organization community was

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 7/30/2019

### Editor's Note ### Salutations, good people! We've got another great open organization article for you today. Jim Hall shares with us his contribution to the forthcoming _Open Organization Guide for Educators_. In his chapter, Jim offers his take on what comes after "e-learning." His answer?

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 7/23/2019

### Editor's Note ### Time zone-appropriate greetings, one and all! We're back today with the second installment of Colin Willis' excellent series on continuous learning and adaptability in the open organization. In this part, Colin dives more deeply into primary research he conducted at an open

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 7/16/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hi, friends! Today we're kicking off a two-part series from researcher Colin Willis, who examines the value of "continuous learning" and its effect on adaptability in the open organization. Colin recently wrapped up some on-the-ground research and we're glad he's shared his

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 7/9/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, folks! We're back from our little Independence Day hiatus with a great story for you. This one's from educator Charlie Reisinger, who explains how he's fostering an open community of practice at the student-run IT help desk in his public school. It's part of the

[Openorg-list] The June 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

the following articles in June: * Ron McFarland: "Why your workplace arguments aren't as effective as you'd like" https://opensource.com/open-organization/19/6/barriers-productive-arguments ## {3} Site Stats Our top articles of the month were: 1. Bryan Behrenshausen: "Aging i

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 6/25/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, friends, and a very happy Tuesday to you all. Today we're publishing the latest piece from Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst, "The Innovation Delusion," in which Jim explains the critical difference between innovation _processes_ and innovation _stories_. It's part of

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 6/11/2019

l intelligence begin in classrooms with #OpenEDU. Read more from @jshermcyber: red.ht/2wHWDV2 #TheOpenOrg ### Previously Published ### Bryan Behrenshausen: "Aging in the open: How this community changed us" https://opensource.com/open-organization/19/6/four-year-celebration Views last wee

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 6/4/2019

feel free to leave your own reflections in the comments or on our list. And congratulations, once more, to a community that has achieved a simply staggering amount in such relatively short order. Here's to another four, forty, or four hundred! –B ### New Today ### Bryan Behrenshausen: "Ag

[Openorg-list] The May 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

rticles of the month were: 1. DeLisa Alexander: "Let's be real: Diversity and inclusion is a business issue" https://opensource.com/open-organization/19/5/inclusivity-solution-innovation Views: 601 2. Ben Owens, Aria Chernik, Bryan Behrenshausen: "Contribute to a new playbo

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 5/28/2019

### Editor's Note ### Well hello there, good people! Another Tuesday, another great open organization article for you and yours. This one comes from Red Hat president and CEO Jim Whitehurst, who explains the critical difference between "the unknown" and "the unknowable"—and advises open leaders

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 5/21/2019

### Editor's Note ### Time zone-appropriate greetings, good people! Today ambassador Ron McFarland offers the first in his two-part series on "arguing productively." In open organizations, frank and honest arguments are commonplace—but how can you ensure they're achieving productive ends? Ron

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 5/14/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, folks. We're back! Fresh off a successful Red Hat Summit in Boston, MA, we're returning to our regularly scheduled programming with new writing on inclusivity from DeLisa Alexander. Don't miss it! –B ### New Today ### DeLisa Alexander: "Let's be real: Diversity

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 4/30/2019

### Editor's Note ### Time zone-appropriate greetings, one and all! Today we're delighted to welcome new author (!!) Race MoChridhe to the community. Race asks an intriguing question: Would open education benefit from an open human language? Race's work is part of the Open Organization in

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 4/18/2019

### Editor's Note ### Salutations, good people! On this fine Thursday, we're featuring a brand new piece from ambassador Jen Kelchner: a four-step guide to organizational change. Jen explains all the factors and influences a leader must take into account when orchestrating and managing change in

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 4/16/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hi, everyone! As another week unfolds, we've published new writing from Open Organization Ambassador Ben Owens, who asks an incisive question: "Can Schools Be Agile?" Ben wonders what our educational organizations might look like if they embraced cultures of continuous

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 4/11/2019

### Editor's Note ### Happy Thursday, folks! Today we've published a great piece from ambassador Heidi Hess von Ludewig, who explains the complex spectrum of engaged work (from managed to enabled to empowered). Heidi suggests that the goal of open leadership isn't, in all cases, complete and

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 4/9/2019

### Editor's Note ### 'Morning, friends! We're publishing a piece from new author (!!) Matt MacKinnon today. Matt describes "the first proper coaching session of my career" and explains what it taught him about both open leadership and the power of feedback (however difficult to hear or convey).

[Openorg-list] The March 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

The Open Organization Ambassadors Report ++ (March 2019) ++ ## Contents ## {1} Editor's Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes {1} Editor's Notes

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 3/28/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hiya, folks! Today we've published a very special bonus article: the second installment of our two-part series on "open secrets." Ambassador Laura Hilliger explains why open secrets might be floating around your organization—and what open leaders can do about them. –B ###

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 3/26/2019

### Editor's Note ### Good morning, afternoon, and evening, friends around the world! Today we've published new writing from MaryJo Burchard, who (with a little help from Diary of a Wimpy Kid) explains how "open secrets" can blossom and take hold in our open organizations. It's the first piece

Re: [Openorg-list] REQUEST: Thoughts on cognitive/personality typing tools and effect on D

Thanks, everyone, for a great discussion to digest at the start of the workweek. I hope this is an appropriate time to remind interested community members that we're currently curating a special article series on "open organizations and cognitive diversity" and welcoming submissions on a wide

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 3/19/2019

### Editor's Note ### Happy Tuesday, everyone! Today, Eric Shander describes the career benefits of "taking the jobs no one else wants"—and explains why this kind of work, while typically lonely and unforgiving, can be more comfortable in an open organization. It's Eric's first time on

[Openorg-list] Open conferences CFP dates

Hi friends, Ambassador Jen Kelchner has put together a handy guide to several upcoming speaking opportunities available via the Linux Foundation. I wanted to be sure to share it with you all. BB =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= EVENTS (ALL) LINUX FOUNDATION LINUX

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 3/12/2019

### Editor's Note ### Timezone-appropriate greetings, fine people! Today we're bringing you a _new author_ (yay!), as Kathleen Hayes of Lightbend kicks off a two-part series on psychological safety, innovation, and open organizations. It's awesome—one you'll definitely want to be sharing with the

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 3/5/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hi there, folks! We've got another great one for you today: New writing on the concept of "adaptive leadership" from ambassador Ron McFarland. Ron explains a few basic considerations you might make when determining the leadership style you'll employ in a particular

[Openorg-list] The February 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

The Open Organization Ambassadors Report ++ (February 2019) ++ ## Contents ## {1} Editor's Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes {1} Editor's

[Openorg-list] Welcome, Ben Cotton!

Dear friends, I delight in announcing that Ben Cotton has agreed to become an Open Organization Ambassador. Long-time and regular readers of Opensource.com will surely know Ben. He's been one of the site's community moderators for years, and since joining the community has racked up more than

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/26/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hi, everyone, and greetings from a (finally) sunny Raleigh, NC. To wrap up February, we've just published a great new column from Ben Cotton, explaining the role whistleblowers [can/should] play in open organizations. "Nobody likes being told they're doing wrong," Ben

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/19/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, fine friends! Today we're publishing a story from new author (!!) Tanner Jonhson. Tanner explains how CSByUS, an educational non-profit he helps lead, adopted open principles to begin building the next generation of CS curriculum. It's part of our Open

[Openorg-list] OpenOrg at All Things Open

All Things Open is one of the world's premiere events for open-minded technologists and open culture advocates.[1] I encourage members of the open organization community to submit their proposals for event programming—talks, breakout sessions, and workshops alike—because I think our unique and

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/12/2019

### Editor's Note ### Good morning, fine people! Today we're republishing Jim Hall's most excellent chapter from _The Open Organization Leaders Manual, Second Edition_—which offers some important open leadership lessons gleaned from Return of the Jedi. Is Princess Leia Organa an open leadership

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 2/5/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, folks! Today we're reprinting Sam Knuth's excellent chapter on "agile misconceptions" from the _Open Organization Leaders Manual, Second Edition_. It's as timely as ever. Enjoy! Also: Let me congratulate ambassador Heidi Hess von Ludewig on winning an

Re: [Openorg-list] ATO proposal on inclusivity and diversity

On 2/1/19 10:05 AM, Laura Hilliger wrote: > All Things Open will start accepting proposals next week, and I thought > maybe some of you wanna collaborate? This is awesome. Thanks for initiating this conversation, Laura. Context for those who might need/want it: All Things Open is one of largest

[Openorg-list] The January 2019 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

The Open Organization Ambassadors Report ++ (January 2019) ++ ## Contents ## {1} Editors' Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes {1} Editor's Notes

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/29/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, friends far and wide! Today we're publishing the final piece in our "New Year's" series and it comes from Jason Hibbets. Hibbets reflects on 2018—an important year for him—and discusses the challenges that proponents of openness shall face in the year to come.

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/24/2019

### Editor's Note ### Hi, folks! We've got another great New Year's article for you today. Ambassador Angela Robertson shares all 19 of her open leadership resolutions for 2019. Will you commit to any of these alongside her? Share your own open resolutions in the comments! –B ### New Today ###

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/22/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, friends—wherever you may be reading this! Today, Ben Cotton offers his take on the important issue of remote work. Meeting employees where they are—geographically speaking—is a powerful gesture toward a more inclusive organization, Ben argues. Check it out! We'll

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/17/2019

### Editor's Note ### 'Morning, everyone! We're bringing you another special Thursday publication today—this one from Jim Whitehurst, who helps us kick of 2019 by explaining what "diet fads" and "innovation fads" have in common. Enjoy! –B ### New Today ### Jim Whitehurst: "Engage more and

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/15/2019

### Editor's Note ### Greetings, friends! We're barreling through 2019 with more crackerjack resources for you. Today, ambassador Ben Owens offers his reflections on his experience at All Things Open 2018 in Raleigh, NC. Slight spoiler alert: He felt like a fish out of water. And he loved it.

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/10/2019

### Editor's Note ### Today Jono Bacon has published the first in our series of New Years-themed pieces aimed at helping you make 2019 your most open year yet! In the newest episode of his OpenOrg video series, Jono outlines 10 community-building mistakes you should avoid this year. The Open

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 1/8/2019

### Editor's Note ### Welcome, friends, to the official launch of our community's 2019 publishing year! This month, in addition to our regularly scheduled and always outstanding programming, we'll be publishing a series of _bonus articles_ aimed at helping you start your year on the right foot.

[Openorg-list] Welcome, Heather Leson!

Hi folks, With much joy, I'm writing to let you know that Heather Leson has agreed to become an Open Organization Ambassador. Heather works at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, where she is the data literacy lead. As part of that work, she's especially focused

[Openorg-list] The December 2018 Open Organization Ambassadors Report

The Open Organization Ambassadors Report ++ (December 2018) ++ ## Contents ## {1} Editors' Notes {2} Ambassador Publications {3} Site Stats {4} Monthly Highlights {5} Looking Ahead {6} Ambassador Notes {1} Editor's

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 12/18/2018

### Editor's Note ### Holiday greetings, friends! Today we're publishing our final community article of 2018, and it's a great one. Ambassador Ron McFarland explains a step-by-step process for articulating your team or organization's purpose in a single sentence—great for community building.

[Openorg-list] Presentation Opportunity: Open Source Systems

The 15th International Conference on Open Source Systems [1] is still accepting paper proposals through January 13. The conference will serve as: "a forum to discuss theories, practices, experiences, and tools on development and applications of OSS systems, with specific focus on two aspects: 1.

[Openorg-list] The Open Organization Community Update for 12/11/2018

### Editor's Note ### Well, folks, today is the day! It's the release of _The Open Organization Leaders Manual, Second Edition_! This awesome community has been working on this book since April [1]. The result of this months-long collaboration is a completely overhauled volume of more than 200

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