InnerSource

Mission

Improve employee satisfaction and productivity through open-source collaboration and culture

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Principles

Openness

Transparency

Prioritized Mentorship

Voluntary Code Contribution

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Communities

Interested in a topic? Have feedback? Engage the commmuity to start a conversation.

InnerSource Commons (ISC)

Dojo Circle (Dojo Center) (Fridays at 13:00 UTC)

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Belt Claims

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Guidance

• Explore the concepts and exercises below
• Summarize the key points in writing at each step and circle back as you progress
• Have dialog with peers to test and deepen understanding

White level - Appeal

• Initial exposure, like noticing someone is riding a bicycle
• Smoothest first step, especially if starting from zero
• Orientation - Start your journey by putting on your first belt

Exercise	Duration

Green level - Aware

• Understanding from afar, like watching a friend ride a bicycle
• Able to work with basic concepts fluidly in conversation
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate grasp of key metaphors, motivations and mindsets

Exercise	Duration
Understand what InnerSource is InnerSource Commons Learning Path - Introduction InnerSource Commons Stories Go through the introduction section of the ISC learning path Browse the stories section of the InnerSource Commons website, check the stories of (some of) the companies that are familiar to you Reflect if InnerSource can be relevant for you / your project / your organization Is there a project in your area where the application of InnerSource can make sense? Is there a project that your team depends on and where your team could benefit if you contribute? Continue with the next exercise to learn more	2.0 hrs
Dive deeper and start engaging InnerSource Books (On the ISC website) Debunking InnerSource Myths InnerSource - First Contribution Explored InnerSource Commons community on Slack Check the available books on InnerSource, don't read them yet, but get familiar with their main topics, so that you know where to look for information in the future Read the book Getting Started with InnerSource (it has less than 20 pages of content) Listen to the podcast and reflect on the common misunderstandings about InnerSource Search inside your organization for an existing InnerSource community and/or initiative (e.g., an InnerSource Program Office (ISPO)) Join the community in your organization, if it exists, and introduce yourself Join the InnerSource Commons community and introduce yourself	3.0 hrs

Red level - Action

• Like when first learning to ride a bicycle, falling down frequently
• Demonstrated applied action using a new skill supported by peers
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate competence to apply skill going forward with autonomy and inclusiveness

Exercise	Duration
Option A: Contribute to an InnerSource Project InnerSource Pattern - InnerSource Portal InnerSource Pattern - Gig Marketplace Find one or more InnerSource projects of your interest inside your organization Find bug fixes, feature requests or general improvements on the projects to which you could contribute Do the contribution according to the contribution guidelines of the project	20.0 hrs (depending on the project and contribution)
Option B: Adopt InnerSource in your project Managing InnerSource Projects (Book) InnerSource Patterns Mind Map (Focus on "Begin" and "Adopt") Adopt InnerSource on an existing project (either your main project, or help with the adoption in another project you can influence) It is also OK to apply InnerSource only to a parts of the project In case of questions reach out to the projects community and/or the InnerSource community (internal and/or external to your organization) Use the book "Managing InnerSource Projects" and also the InnerSource Patterns are learning resources Promote the project and specially its InnerSource aspect (find the right forums on your organization)	40.0 hrs

Black level - Acceleration

• Able to ride the bicycle pedaling fast and hard, learning safely when falling
• Demonstrated commitment to helping others explore the domain
• Belt Claim - Demonstrate scaled action illustrating benefit for your home group

Exercise

Duration

Become an expert, evolve InnerSource in your organization and/or the industry InnerSource patterns InnerSource Commons events InnerSource Commons Working Groups Familiarize yourself with the InnerSource patterns, they will help you guiding other people Actively contribute to the InnerSource program/initiative of your organization (if it exists) Form an InnerSource community of practice in your organization (if one does not already exist) Join the InnerSource Commons events and community calls regularly to learn and share your experience Present your experience at InnerSource Commons events and/or community calls Join an contribute to an InnerSource Commons working group

8.0 hrs