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[ UUID ] e2c93a80-b38c-481b-bbc3-a1532cd26d32
[ Session Name ] How To Build Collaborative Communities: Lessons Learned from Mozilla [ Primary Space ] Open Innovation [ Secondary Space ] Digital Inclusion
[ Submitter's Name ] Giannis Konstantinidis [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] Mozilla, University of the Aegean [ Submitter's Github ] @giannisk
What will happen in your session?
Free and open-source software is dominating the world. It can be seen everywhere nowadays - computers, phones, smart devices. What is the true power of such technologies? That would be the communities. Thousands of people, coming from different backgrounds and living in all parts of the globe, contribute their time, talent and skills for the advancement of their favourite projects.
Communities can sometimes be very large as well as extremely diverse, with contributors working seamlessly together. It is not always the case, however - communications are frequently less effective, goals are not met, or even conflicts arise.
What does it take to foster a good community environment? What are the Do's and Dont's?
What is the goal or outcome of your session?
During the session, participants will have the opportunity to become acquainted with some of the best community development practices followed by leading organizations such as Mozilla.
The goal is to provide guidance (to interested parties) on community building. Participants will learn how to apply these methods to their own communities.
If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.
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less than 60 mins