DrupalCon New Orleans 2016: Ask Not What Open Source Can Do For You…

This talk focuses on how leading companies, non-profits, universities, and governments leverage open source software to create value and drive innovation within their organizations. The speaker explores the importance of embracing the communities that support open source, emphasizing that active involvement can yield significant business benefits, including improved return on investment and reduced total cost of ownership. By examining successful examples from the Drupal community, such as NBC Universal and Pfizer, the speaker outlines effective leadership principles and community practices that foster an open source culture in organizations. Participants will gain insights on overcoming barriers to contribution, incorporating open source strategies into their work, and accessing better talent through community engagement.