There are many examples of companies and countries that have improved their competitiveness and efficiency by adopting open source strategies. The creation of skills through all levels is of fundamental importance to both companies and countries.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Open source boosts competitiveness and builds skills across society.
- In plain terms
- Using open source helps companies and nations grow skills.
- What can you take from it?
- Open source creates value through shared knowledge and skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build skills in your team?
- What shared resources help you?
Another view
Open source requires maintenance and governance to succeed.
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