Understanding Community Health Through Collaborative Metrics

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Episode 100: Celebrating 100 episodes of CHAOSScast!

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Understanding Community Health Through Collaborative Metrics

This chapter emphasizes the need for understanding community health through collaborative metrics in government. It features discussions on the Collaboration and Development Index and personal insights related to CURSE and developments within the African chapter.

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast!

CHAOSScast – Episode 100
In this special 100th episode of CHAOSScast, co-hosts Alice Sowerby and Harmony Elendu, along with a panel of eight past and current contributors, reflect on four and a half years of exploring open source community health. They discuss the evolution of CHAOSS, its impact on open-source sustainability, and the critical role it plays in the software supply chain security. The conversation also covers the challenges and future prospects of open source, emphasizing community collaboration, governance, and inclusivity. The episode concludes with each person sharing a single word that encapsulate the spirit of CHAOSS community. Press download to hear more!

[00:01:02] Introduction of our eight guests.

[00:03:05] Georg Link shares how the podcast began as a platform to amplify stories about open source community health.

[00:07:57] Brian Proffitt reflects on how CHAOSS has evolved to address broader topics like sustainability and security within open source.

[00:11:12] Divya Mohan discusses the growth and challenges of the CHAOSS Asian Chapter, including efforts to expand inclusivity across Asia.

[00:14:14] Elizabeth Barron highlights emerging leaders and new initiatives line using UNSDG working group and Hacktoberfest projects.

[00:16:58] Remy DeCausemaker emphasizes the importance of CHAOSS metrics in supporting open source governance and sustainability in the public sector.

[00:19:15] Yehui Wang talks about his favorite metrics models.

[00:20:51] Ruth Ikegah shares her journey in open source and the role CHAOSS Africa plays in fostering inclusivity and onboarding contributors.

[00:25:43] Georg discusses the growing importance of community health in light of regulatory changes and security concerns.

[00:31:07] Brian explains the governance structure and the role of the CHAOSS Board in supporting working groups.

[00:33:52] The guests reflect on the inclusive and supportive culture of the CHAOSS Project.

[00:44:33] Yehui and Sean highlight the accessible resources and welcoming environment for new contributors.

[00:47:35] Everyone shares their hopes for the future, including tackling security challenges, fostering global chapters, and expanding impact.

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