## Abstract
Behind every successful open source initiative within an enterprise or community project is a well-structured team. In this session, we’ll explore how the architecture of people—their roles, relationships, responsibilities, and rotations—is just as critical as the technologies they choose.

We'll walk through real examples where open source solutions adopted inside organizations were selected not just for technical fit, but for their alignment with contributor experience, maintainability, and mentorship potential. From choosing tools that match team skill levels, to designing review workflows that onboard newcomers and grow leaders, this session connects the dots between tech stack decisions and the human systems around them.

We’ll also explore how to sustain momentum when open source efforts inside companies and teams risk becoming disconnected from day-to-day responsibilities, and how to scale collaboration without killing the initial spark. Attendees will learn how to make recognition part of the team architecture, and how to integrate open source into the natural rhythm of organizational work.

If you care about the long-term success of open source initiative within an enterprise or community projects—not just the code, but the people who power them—this session is for you.

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## Agenda

1. **The Spark** – How open source teams operating within enterprise contexts form around purpose, recognition, and shared need.
2. **Sustaining Momentum** – Integrating open source into everyday work to keep it alive.
3. **Scaling the Team** – Lightweight structure and shared vision without bureaucracy.
4. **Architecture of Recognition** – Building systems that celebrate contributions in multiple categories.
5. **Directed Freedom** – A people-first framework that empowers with responsibility and innovation.

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## Key Takeaways

- Architecting teams is just as important as architecting systems.
- Recognition and clarity are critical for sustained contribution.
- Simple, consistent structure enables scalable collaboration.
- Empowered teams with purpose build better software—and stronger communities.
- Open source principles can enhance any team, not just OSS projects.

Designing Sustainable, Purpose-Driven Collaboration in Open Source Projects and Beyond