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Communication and Consensus Building in Open-Source

EuroPython Conference via YouTube

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Learn essential communication strategies and consensus-building techniques for managing distributed open-source communities in this 39-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2025. Explore three key methodologies that both large and small open-source projects can implement to overcome communication challenges: project chats and message boards for ongoing dialogue, regular project meetings for structured collaboration, and project enhancement proposals for formal decision-making processes. Follow a fictional character's journey through creating and maintaining an open-source project to see these tools applied in practical scenarios. Discover how to foster effective communication among globally distributed team members and build consensus as your project and community scale. Gain actionable insights for improving collaboration, reducing miscommunication, and creating more inclusive decision-making processes within your open-source initiatives.

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Let's talk: Communication & Consensus Building in Open-Source — Travis Hathaway

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