Explore sustainable open source community building in this conference talk from linux.conf.au 2021. Learn how to prepare projects for long-term success, understand the importance of inter-dependency in resilience, and discover how slower structures foster stronger communities. Delve into shared leadership, mission-driven organizations, and creating a culture that values experience while welcoming new ideas. Gain insights on intentional sustainability, implementing positive changes, and fostering mutual respect and humane working conditions. Examine the benefits of slowing down, including better relationship building, mission sharing, and strategic planning. Understand how to attract like-minded contributors, distribute workload effectively, and set long-term goals while maintaining a balanced approach to development. Discover strategies for building redundancies, handling life events, and creating a kinder, more inclusive environment that allows for growth and innovation in open source projects.
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