Esmeralda
Tijhoff
Open Source Community Manager and Product Owner at DICTU
"The Power of Open Source Collaboration in Organizations: Fostering a Transparent and Inclusive Work Culture"
"The Power of Open Source Collaboration in Organizations: Fostering a Transparent and Inclusive Work Culture"
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Session: The Power of Open Source Collaboration in Organizations: Fostering a Transparent and Inclusive Work Culture
Join us for an empowering and transformative keynote tailored to executives and managers who are passionate about reshaping their organizations for the better. This keynote dives deep into how open-source principles can redefine organizational culture by prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and inclusion.Discover how leadership decisions shape company culture, learn actionable strategies for fostering an inclusive and innovative environment, and overcome common challenges in leading cultural transformations. Through compelling real-world examples, including insights from the open-source Drupal community and success stories from companies like GitLab and Mozilla, you'll walk away with practical tools to build trust, empower diverse teams, and drive business success.
Whether you’re navigating hesitations around transparency or seeking to inspire a culture of accountability and innovation, this keynote will equip you with the mindset and tools to lead cultural change effectively.
Takeaways for attendees:
• Learn how to foster a culture of innovation and inclusivity.
• Gain strategies to address transparency fears and transform hesitant managers into advocates for collaboration.
* Gain a toolkit to start building open source communities within your organization
Be part of this conversation that celebrates the intersection of leadership, innovation, and inclusivity while championing the power of women in tech to lead transformative change in their organizations.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to foster a culture of innovation and inclusivity.
- Gain strategies to address transparency fears and transform hesitant managers into advocates for collaboration.
- Understand the benefits of open source collaboration for your organization
- Gain a toolkit to start building open source communities within your organization
Bio
MSc. Esmeralda Tijhoff is an accomplished Open Source Community Manager and Product Owner for DICTU, a key IT organization within the Dutch Government. A passionate advocate for collaboration and transparency, Tijhoff has dedicated her career to advancing open source principles within organizations and fostering inclusive communities.As an active contributor to the global Drupal community, Tijhoff has made a significant impact by initiating the Network for European Drupal Associations and serving on the boards of both the Dutch Drupal Association and the Event Organizers Working Group for the global Drupal Association. Her leadership and contributions were recognized globally when she won the prestigious Women in Drupal Award in 2024.
With a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and transparency, Esmeralda Tijhoff leverages her extensive expertise to inspire organizations to embrace open source collaboration, creating environments where diverse ideas and people thrive.
