DrupalCon Seattle 2019: Scaling Community Decision-making

This talk explores the principles of decision-making within Free and Open Source Software projects, emphasizing the need for inclusive processes that engage all stakeholders, particularly when decisions impact a wider audience beyond the implementors. The speaker critiques the concept of meritocracy, arguing it can be harmful, and introduces the audience to alternative decision-making models, including sociocracy and sortition, while discussing their potential applications in communities like Drupal. Additionally, the session highlights how Drutopia is implementing more democratic approaches to decision-making, fostering collaboration and collective input, which are essential for effective teamwork in tech initiatives. Resources related to the presentation are also provided for further exploration.