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How to manage feedback on your open project

Open projects generate feedback—lots of it. How can leaders manage it all? This process might help.
Laura Hilliger 22 Jul 2021 2 comments

New ways to learn about open organizations

Celebrate the Open Organization community's sixth anniversary by getting involved in two exciting new projects.
Laura Hilliger 02 Jun 2021
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"Going out of your way to be open": An important practice for executive leaders

How can managers empower other managers to lead with open principles in mind?
Heidi Hess von Ludewig (Red Hat) 18 Mar 2021
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In it together: When your manager is your greatest advocate

In an open organization, the best kind of manager is the one that sets context and empowers others to do their best work.
Heidi Hess von Ludewig (Red Hat) 01 Nov 2020
Brick wall between two people, a developer and an operations manager

Putting open values into management practice

How does transitioning into management change someone's view of working according to open principles?
Heidi Hess von Ludewig (Red Hat) 25 Oct 2020
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Managing openly to create environments of mutual respect and support

Being more transparent and collaborative in our management practices can lead to feelings of inclusion, support, and belonging on our teams.
Heidi Hess von Ludewig (Red Hat) 04 Oct 2020
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Overcoming resistance to open management

In some organizations, a cultural aversion to openness is strong. How can managers overcome it—and create a new sense of shared purpose on their teams?
Heidi Hess von Ludewig (Red Hat) 13 Sep 2020
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Being open to open values

Managing openly can feel intimidating. One manager explains why it's worth the risks.
Heidi Hess von Ludewig (Red Hat) 21 Aug 2020 1 comment
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Introducing the Open Management Practices

What does great management look like in an open organization? DeLisa Alexander of Red Hat explains a new, open resource that paints one vision.
Heidi Hess von Ludewig (Red Hat) 13 Jun 2020 1 comment
Collaboration starts with communication amongst teams and across silos

What is open source project governance?

Clearly defining roles and responsibilities is essential to effective open source community management. Here are some ways to help you organize.
Josh Berkus (Red Hat) 31 May 2020 1 comment