FOSS4G NA 2023 | Building a FOSS4G Forward Product Strategy and Ecosystem - Todd Barr

Summary:

Todd Barr discusses building a FOSS4G forward product strategy and ecosystem, emphasizing the challenges of product management in the geospatial industry. He highlights the importance of influencing diverse stakeholders, employing positive-sum strategies, and fostering a growth mindset for successful product development.

Highlights:

🌐 Todd Barr explores the $1.7 trillion geospatial ecosystem and its significance in the insurance industry.

🚀 Emphasizes the distinction between project management and product management, stressing the need for influence and coalition-building.

💼 Shares insights on co-elevation, a non-authoritative leadership approach, and the importance of authenticity and transparency.

📈 Narrates personal experiences of navigating stakeholder dynamics, overcoming skepticism, and prioritizing client satisfaction.

🎯 Discusses personas of various stakeholders, including management, consulting services, and sales, addressing their desires, pain points, and influences.