Creating a Free and Open Source Software ecosystem to facilitate government FOSS policy implementation
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The document outlines a strategy for creating a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) ecosystem to support government policies in South Africa. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and innovation through five layers of strategy: use, adapt, sponsor, join, and create. The paper also discusses the need for strong management commitment and knowledgeable user communities to successfully implement FOSS initiatives.
![Creating a FOSS ecosystem
to facilitate government
FOSS policy implementation
Dr Derek W. Keats
dKeats Innovations
[trading under of Kenga (Pty) Ltd]
http://www.dkeats.com
derek@dkeats.com
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Creating a Free and Open Source Software ecosystem to facilitate government FOSS policy implementation
- 1. Creating a FOSS ecosystem to facilitate government FOSS policy implementation Dr Derek W. Keats dKeats Innovations [trading under of Kenga (Pty) Ltd] http://www.dkeats.com derek@dkeats.com +27 82 787 0169
- 3. Ecological Complex system with emergent properties Direction Synergy
- 4. Kelp forest Structure Canopy Layers Epiphytes Water column Understory Encrusting
- 5. Five layers of a FOSS strategy The organisation puts resources, either Create a money, a software developer, or documentation resources into an existing Process project project. The organisation puts resources, either Join a money, a software developer, or documentation resources into an existing project project. The organisation sponsors an external Sponsor a agency to create a tool on its behalf, and project may assist that agency to locate other sponsors who could join the project. The organisation makes minor Adapt existing adaptations of existing tools to serve its own peculiar business needs. Product The organisation uses existing FOSS Use existing tools, such as GNU/Linux, and does not contribute to their development.
- 6. Five layers of a FOSS strategy Create a These are Process project the layers ... Join a They are not mutually project exclusive, and for a strategy of the scope of Sponsor a the SA Government project FOSS strategy, all of them should be present. Adapt existing … of your FOSS Product Use existing ecosystem
- 8. Ecological processes Predation
- 9. Ecological processes Predation Symbiosis Competition Herbivory Primary production
- 10. Align for success Commitment Vision People Process Technology Clear Skills Creation Application Known Knowledge Deployment Supporting Aligned to Competencies Operation applications other visions Connectedness Support Operating system Aligned to Emotional intelligence Enhancement Hardware other strategies Problem solving ability Innovation Network Other strategies Attitudes Change management Internet aligned to Beliefs Communication User devices vision Passion User operating Fears system Hidden agendas User applications Politics Underpinned by: appropriate and sustainable finance Start here Do these together
- 11. Align for success Commitment Vision People Process Technology Clear Skills Creation Application Known Knowledge Deployment Supporting Aligned to Competencies Operation applications other visions Connectedness Support Operating system Aligned to Emotional intelligence Enhancement Hardware other strategies Problem solving ability Innovation Network Other strategies Attitudes Change management Internet aligned to Beliefs Communication User devices vision Passion User operating Fears system Hidden agendas User applications Politics Underpinned by: appropriate and sustainable finance Start here Do these together
- 12. Align for success Commitment Vision People Process Technology Clear Skills Creation Application Known Knowledge Deployment Supporting Aligned to Competencies Operation applications other visions Connectedness Support Operating system Aligned to Emotional intelligence Enhancement Hardware other strategies Problem solving ability Innovation Network Other strategies Attitudes Change management Internet aligned to Beliefs Communication User devices vision Passion User operating Fears system Hidden agendas User applications Politics Underpinned by: appropriate and sustainable finance Start here Do these together
- 14. Organisation Perpetual Process & skills technology shortage innovation Locus of control vendors lead Dependency / Technology Outsourced skills transfer Sales / Technology centred People centred Locus of focus
- 15. Organisation Perpetual Process & skills technology shortage innovation Locus of control r a jo n M sio n te vendors lead Dependency / Technology Outsourced skills transfer Sales / Technology centred People centred Locus of focus
- 16. Processes relevant to a successful FOSS strategy
- 17. Development Training and JIT learning Implementation Support Build a Procurement mindset of innovation Foster growth of FOSS businesses Foster FOSS Research & . . . etc Development
- 18. Ecosystem & their biological communities have organisation
- 19. Silos Vertical organisation
- 20. Silos
- 21. Silos SITA XXXX What are the horizontal organisers?
- 22. Push and pull Is it identified & adequately powered Driving force
- 23. Push and pull Is it identified & adequately powered Driving force Counter forces Are they identified and dealt with?
- 24. System change
- 25. Desired state Value to organization (or segments thereof) Initial state 0 Degree of penetration within the organization (Time as a proxy)
- 26. Desired state Value to organization (or segments thereof) n) ppe d ha l h ou v es belie of ten le op t pe ha (w th e pa ïv Na Initial state 0 Degree of penetration within the organization (Time as a proxy)
- 27. Desired state Value to organization (or segments thereof) n) ppe d ha l ou y) h es el v lik belie s ten i at of th le op st pe be t ha (w e (th th h e pa at ïv p Na v e c ur n Initial state Pai 0 Degree of penetration within the organization (Time as a proxy)
- 28. Desired state Value to organization (or segments thereof) n) ppe d ha l ou y) h es el v lik belie s ten i at of th le op st pe be t ha (w e (th th h e pa at ïv p Na v e c ur n Initial state Pai 0 Degree of penetration within the organization (Time as a proxy)
- 29. Desired state Value to organization (or segments thereof) L = Maximum loss of value D = Duration of value below starting point (actual will of of course be an integral) n) ppe d ha l ou y) h es el v lik belie s ten i at of th le op st pe be t ha (w e (th th h e pa at ïv p Na v e c ur n Initial state Pai Zone of latent 0 benefit L D Degree of penetration within the organization (Time as a proxy)
- 30. Area of zone of latent benefit Wea k stra tegic align ment Str on gs tra teg ic a lign me nt Value of pre-alignment Minimum possible area Degree of competency
- 31. Strong strategic Strong strategic Strategic alignment alignment alignment Competencies not Competencies built built and strong Weak strategic Weak strategic alignment alignment Competencies not Competencies built built and strong Competencies
- 32. Desired state Value to organization (or segments thereof) n ) p pe Lost ha ld ou opportunity e sh e liev e nb oft y) el le op lik t pe Potential s ha ti w gain ha t h( t pa st ïv e be Na e (th h p at Actual e gain rv Fear-led path cu n Pai 0 Actions of scoundrels Pressure of ignorance Degree of penetration within the organization (or time)
- 33. Desired state Value to organization (or segments thereof) Lost opportunity th e pa Potential h ïv t Na pa gain e rv cu The tragedy of the in Pa Actual lost opportunity: Fear-led path gain hardly anyone notices! 0 Actions of scoundrels Pressure of ignorance Degree of penetration within the organization (or time)
- 34. Value to organization (or segments thereof) Former desired state Continued ongoing State at project investment completion Initial state Next opportunity 0 Time
- 35. Strength of ecosystem ● The President as an active champion ● Confidence ● Training and support ● Development and project management capacity ● Management commitment (not just lip service) ● Knowledgeable user community ● Procurement policies ● Business partners
- 36. Five layers of a FOSS strategy Strength of ecosystem Use Adapt Sponsor Join Create
- 37. Strength of ecosystem ● The President as an active champion ● Confidence ● Training and support ● Development and project management capacity ● Management commitment (not just lip service) ● Knowledgeable user community ● Procurement policies ● Business partners
- 38. Strength of ecosystem ● The President as an active champion ● Confidence ● Training and support “Free” as in “freedom” ● Development and project management capacity ● Management commitment (not just lip service) ● Knowledgeable user community ● Procurement policies ● Business partners
- 39. Silos Authority across silos
- 40. What progress have you seen with the implementation of FOSS Policy 2007? 1. Use FOSS. 2. Migrate to FOSS 3. Develop in FOSS 4. Use FOSS Licensing 5. Promote FOSS
- 41. What, in your opinion, can the South African government do to accelerate implementation of the Policy? Ecosystem
- 42. What procurement strategies, in your opinion, can government implement to enable the use of FOSS in government? How about: How can procurement strategies help create a FOSS ecosystem leading to innovation, enhanced economic growth, stronger democracy & better government?
- 43. Enterprise architecture question What kind of architecture do we need that applies FOSS practices & principles whenever possible? What processes can lead to the creation of this architecture?
- 44. Thank you This presentation was made entirely using Free Software Derek Keats, PhD derek@dkeats.com http://www.dkeats.com http://facebook.com/dkeats