Discover effective strategies for mentoring CNCF students in this 26-minute conference talk by Lucas Servén Marín. Learn how to set clear goals, establish feedback loops, conduct productive meetings, and foster collaboration within open source projects. Gain insights from Marín's two years of continuous mentorship experience as a Thanos maintainer, including challenges faced and successful approaches. Explore concrete tips for effective communication, empathy, and building inclusive communities in cloud native environments. Understand the importance of transparency, frequent merging, and adapting to meet community goals. Enhance your mentorship skills to support students in their cloud native journeys and contribute to the growth of the open source community.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who am I
Why does it matter
Set your goals
Ask yourself this question
Ask for what you want
The goal of the project
Backup plans
Feedback loops
Retrospectives
Learning
Sharing retrospectives
How to get more feedback
How can we learn faster
Meetings
Transparency
Goals
Timebox
Feedback
Merge frequently
Collaboration
Conclusion
Questions
Strategies