2023-10-27 –, track 3
The Python community is amazing! They bring together people who share common altruistic goals, and the magic of collaboration and innovation flourishes. However, despite the abundance of positive outcomes, community stewards often face challenges such as burnout and succession planning. So the question remains: how do we make this good thing last?
As co-founders of Python Philippines (PythonPH), we've faced numerous challenges, including the departure of team members without a succession plan, having to take additional workloads, and experiencing burnout. In this talk, we'll share our personal journey and offer strategies that have helped us overcome these pain points.
We understand first-hand the uncertainty and pressure that come with the loss of co-founders and how it can impact the remaining team members. Drawing from our experience, we'll share the steps we took in creating a succession plan that will ensure continuity and minimize disruption.
Furthermore, we'll discuss how we've dealt with burnout and share tips for maintaining a healthy work-life-community balance. As we've navigated these challenges, we've also faced feelings of being left behind from a shared mission. We'll offer insights on how we stay motivated and focused on achieving organizational goals, even when it feels like others have moved on.
This talk will provide attendees with a personal account of the challenges and rewards of managing a long-running organization:
- Succession planning is crucial for long-running organizations to ensure continuity and minimize disruption when leaders and team members depart.
- Burnout is a common challenge for long-running organizations and can have a negative impact on productivity and morale. Strategies for preventing burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life-community balance are key.
- Feelings of being left behind from a shared mission are normal but can be overcome by staying focused on the organization's mission.
Managing a long-running organization comes with unique challenges, but with the right strategies and mindset, it can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
Matt is a software engineer and the president of the Python Philippines community. He is also a Python Software Foundation Fellow.
As a community leader, he recognizes that burnout is a real and common problem among community members. He strives to create an environment where people can grow and develop themselves without experiencing burnout. He and the other leaders are working hard to achieve this goal, and things seem to be going well so far.
Matt is also a coffee and peanut butter enthusiast.
Micaela is an Entrepreneur, Software Engineer, and Tech Community Leader.
Currently, she runs CodeHappy, a grassroots Python training company in the Philippines, where she shares her passion for programming. Beyond her career and entrepreneurial endeavors, Micaela is deeply involved in the Python community. She serves as the Director of Operations for PythonPH and is a Python Software Foundation Fellow.
On a personal level, she loves coffee, good food, traveling and going on adventures. As an introvert, she values meaningful connections with friends. Meeting passionate individuals who inspire her and sharing knowledge with them is a source of great fulfillment.