Explore strategies for implementing open source practices in restrictive organizational environments in this 30-minute conference talk. Discover how to overcome challenges such as command-and-control culture, fear of failure, and internal blockers. Learn practical recommendations including clarifying goals, creating open source workflows, providing training and recognition, systematizing processes, developing playbooks, establishing an internal helpdesk, and delivering regular reporting. Gain insights on starting small, achieving quick wins, and transitioning from plans to action. Understand the importance of patience in realizing quantifiable value and how to effectively convince stakeholders of open source benefits in locked-down settings.