Creating a Drupal Innovation Program - Building Teams of Makers

Learn how a team successfully implemented a bi-weekly innovation program called "Drupal Innovation Programme" (DRIP) in this 21-minute conference talk. Discover the journey of transforming a development team into active contributors to the Drupal community through dedicated innovation time. Explore the multiple benefits of this initiative, including enhanced developer satisfaction, improved team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and marketing advantages. Understand practical strategies for protecting innovation time from project work, methods for progress reporting, and the value of combining remote and in-person innovation sessions. Gain insights into convincing management about the worthwhile investment in community contribution, resulting in better websites, stronger project pitches, and increased team cohesion. Perfect for beginners looking to implement similar innovation programs in their organizations, particularly those working with Drupal and open-source technologies.