Ruth Cheesley
Lover of all things Open Source, community and technology!
Currently working as Project Lead for the Mautic Community.
Occasionally known to write on my blog.
Lover of all things Open Source, community and technology!
Currently working as Project Lead for the Mautic Community.
Occasionally known to write on my blog.
What happens when your lead maintainer burns out or steps back? Join Ruth Cheesley (Mautic) for an interactive discussion on reducing single points of failure in open source projects. Drawing from experience spinning projects out from corporate control, we’ll explore succession planning, knowledge transfer, and building resilient governance. This isn’t about perfect documentation—it’s about creating systems that help projects thrive through transitions. Leave with actionable plans for reducing your project’s bus factor.
Key takeaways Learn practical strategies for documenting critical knowledge and reducing dependency on single maintainers.
Develop succession plans that address both technical handoffs and community governance transitions.
Create maintainer sustainability practices that prevent burnout while preparing for healthy transitions.
