https://video.osgeo.org/videos/watch/7e52c472-e3bd-437e-91c3-a864a0b91ac4 In this session from FOSS4G NA 2025, Bruce Momjian, a co-founder and Core Team member of the PostgreSQL Global Development Group, shares his decades of experience on Building Open Source Teams. Bruce explores the unique challenges of leading a global community of volunteers and how "servant leadership" is the key to sustainable open-source success. Moving beyond typical corporate management, Bruce explains why traditional organizational structures often fail in open-source environments. He dives into the deep-seated motivations that drive developers to contribute—ranging from intellectual stimulation to a belief in helping others—and provides a roadmap for how leaders can foster a culture of ownership and pride in code. Highlights: 🛰️ Transitioning to Leadership: Bruce’s journey from software engineering to leading one of the world's most successful open-source projects 🔄 Corporate vs. Open Source: Why managing volunteers requires a complete departure from enterprise-level leadership tactics 🧩 Understanding Motivation: A look at the six core forces that drive open-source participation, including career advancement and mental stimulation ⚙️ The Power of Physical Presence: Why getting on a plane to meet contributors in person is the ultimate tool for motivation 🌐 The Servant Leader Model: Why leadership in open source must be about serving the team rather than exercising authority 🏢 The 5% Rule: Understanding the small percentage of "true" open-source contributors and how to nurture them within a company 🏗️ Building Global Culture: Overcoming challenges in communication, language barriers, and 24-hour development cycles For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #PostgreSQL #OpenSource #FOSS4G #Leadership #SoftwareDevelopment #TechCommunity #ServantLeadership #OpenSourceManagement #ProjectGeospatial #TechLeadership #BruceMomjian #GIS #CommunityBuilding #GlobalTeams #SoftwareEngineering Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:17 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://video.osgeo.org https://video.osgeo.org/lazy-static/avatars/de841c88-3a57-45ac-9eff-a00237356bfc.png https://video.osgeo.org/videos/watch/7e52c472-e3bd-437e-91c3-a864a0b91ac4 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://video.osgeo.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.