In an Internet landscape full of "what I ate for breakfast" posts, here's my semi-regular dose of transparency and accountability to the Joomla community as to my activities as Open Source Matters (OSM) President. Many thanks to Stormy Peters for her inspiration in her Stormy's Updates to the GNOME community.
Week in Review
- worked on some roles and responsibilities documents for OSM Board positions and volunteer opportunities
- prepared my speech at Imperial College Business School in London on open source business models, with a nod to Joomla!
- gave a presentation about the benefits and success stories of Joomla within government agencies around the world, to the Drupal4Gov group, a community of US government workers
- began my introductory series of voice calls to each of the OSM Board members and Leadership Team members in an effort to hear their thoughts on measures of success for OSM in 2010
- began documenting leadership positions I've held within OSM and the project, including OSM Secretary, Joomla Events Team Leader, OSM Capital Committee Chair, and Joomla Major Events Co-Chair; I want to make sure the next leaders in these positions are set up for success and easy wins
- took the train up to New York City to meet with a number of groups interested in Joomla!, and had a chance to sit down with fellow Board member James Vasile
- did my best to slay the email onslaught
- went to the well of positivity filled by my fellow OSM Board members; I'm always impressed and humbled by their great spirit and energy
- made significant progress on the Joomla Major Event process (more news forthcoming)
- was inspired by Stormy Peters to write this list of work done on behalf of the Joomla community on a semi-regular basis (transparency + accountability + empowerment)
- met our legal counsel and public relations consultants via phone
Next Week's Preview and Goals
- speaking at Imperial College Business School on a panel regarding open source business models
- looking forward to chatting Joomla with anyone in the community from London who's interested in meeting me for coffee/lunch/drinks (March 30 - April 1)...reply to me on Twitter @cozimek
- reaching Inbox Zero for my OSM mailbox
- continuing voice meetings with at least 5 OSM Board members and Leadership Team members
- delegating my past/current responsibilities to other capable OSM Board members
- keeping the well of positivity full
Until next time, keep up the great energy, community. Your success stories and great ideas keep me moving forward.
