Community Diversity and Inclusion as Business Metric - Beyond Feel-Good Tactics
Explore how diversity and inclusion in tech communities can be leveraged as a business metric in this 33-minute talk by Tamao Nakahara from Weaveworks. Examine the unique opportunity for commercially-backed open source communities to connect business growth with diversity and inclusion strategies. Learn about existing business models for diversity and inclusion, and discover how the commercial model for open source community growth extends beyond these. Understand the importance of psychological safety in diverse communities and gain practical steps to foster it, especially in text-based communications. Investigate the concept of Employee Resource Groups and how to apply their principles to build trust and goodwill in your communities. Gain insights into prioritizing diversity and inclusion as a strategic business approach rather than just a feel-good tactic.