Communicate, Connect, Grow: The OSP Podcast

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Communicate, Connect, Grow: The OSP Podcast

At Open Strategy Partners, our mission is to help you communicate the value of what you do to connect you with the people who need to know about it, and help you grow … personally, professionally, whatever it means to you. This podcast is us figuring out communication, connection, and growth. We want to show you how we go about translating between technical complexity and business value to create strategic communication at OSP. And we want to learn more from our guests.

  1. 09/20/2023

    Redefining Non-Code Contributions and Exploring Asynchronous Work in Open Source Projects with GitLab's Bryan Behrenshausen

    What if there was a way to redefine the significance of non-code contributions in open source projects? That's exactly what our guest, Bryan Behrenshausen of GitLab, is here to explore with us. OSPea, Felicity Brand, and Bryan journey together through the evolving landscape of open source projects and discuss the value of non-code contributions. Bryan shares his insights into the creation of contributor pathways, the optimization of recognition systems, and the importance of fostering an envi...

    48 min

  2. 09/19/2023

    Write with empathy, connect with your audience: the CNECT Editing Code

    The CNECT code helps remind us to apply empathy when creating our communication, to think in terms of, "Hey, what does my audience need?" That's the information that goes in. "How will they best receive it?" That goes to choosing appropriate words, structures, and metaphors—different for a project manager than a marketing executive. The language we use and how it's written should connect with the target audience. It should show our readers the information they need in a way that is easie...

    18 min

  3. 08/30/2023

    Improve the structure and readability of your web writing: the HEAD and SUBHEAD codes.

    Back with another quick podcast about effective writing with OSPeas Felicity Brand, Jeffrey A. McGuire, Christine Bueller, and Chris Fenwick. We dissect the anatomy of our HEAD and SUBHEAD editing codes. Headers are powerful tools for long-form writing online. Break down long texts into meaningful chunks, aid readability, and provide structural support ... and add some soothing white space :-) Learn how 'head' and 'subhead', though subtly distinct, are like the yin and yang of writing, w...

    25 min

  4. 08/25/2023

    Writing and communication beyond buzzwords: the CLEAR editing code

    Do you ever feel like your words get muddled up, lost in translation, or simply don't have the impact you'd hoped for?Open Strategy Partners Carl, Felicity, Chris, jam, and Christine are here to guide you through one bit of the writing wilderness with the CLEAR editing code. Increase the impact and effectiveness of your writing with this code: Pinpoint generalizations, request specific evidence when describing benefits, and ensure a logical flow in your writing, and other handy tricks :-)As w...

    20 min

  5. 08/21/2023

    Unveiling the Impact of Open Source on Businesses and Society

    Ever wondered if open source could be the secret sauce to the success of your business? Felicity Brand hosts a conversation between Jeffrey A Maguire and Mathias Bolt Lesniak about this very issue. We share remarkable insights from Mathias's recent DrupalCon presentation, 'The Big Impact of Open Source', that triggers thought-provoking questions. Together, we dig into the correlation between open source and business, its role in societal improvement, and the personal gains it offers. Experien...

    44 min

  6. 08/08/2023

    Writing to Engage: the LEDE editing code

    Based on time-honored press printing journalism practices, the LEDE editing code is all about getting straight to the point—ensuring your audience instantly knows whether an article is relevant to them.In the intense competition for online eyeballs, you need to captivate your readers right from the very first sentence. Today, OSPeas Carl, jam, Felicity, Chris, and Christine, explain the LEDE editing code, and how we try to keep your readers hooked from the start. Building a bridge betwee...

    20 min

  7. 08/01/2023

    Making your content clear and accessible: the SIMPL editing code

    Ever felt like you're drowning in an ocean of complex words while reading? Wish you could break through the walls of jargon and make sense of that technical documentation? Us, too!In this episode, some of our team our expertise and experience on simplifying writing for everyone's benefit. We dive into the heart of the SIMPL editorial code, a tool that advocates for readers and ensures technical concepts are explained with clarity and simplicity. This episode isn’t just about simple langu...

    20 min

  8. 07/25/2023

    Dissecting CTAs and CTVs in content creation: the CTA Code

    You need your content to convert. Product and Agency Communications are all about offering your readers the chance to inform themselves about what you do, and convincing them to take the next step. This week, we talk about guiding your audience to take action with Calls to Action (CTAs) and Calls to Value (CTVs). Carl Richards, Jeffrey A. "jam" McGuire, Christine Buehler, Chris Fenwick, and Felicity Brand peel back the layers on how these content components can enhance your narrative, dr...

    22 min
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At Open Strategy Partners, our mission is to help you communicate the value of what you do to connect you with the people who need to know about it, and help you grow … personally, professionally, whatever it means to you. This podcast is us figuring out communication, connection, and growth. We want to show you how we go about translating between technical complexity and business value to create strategic communication at OSP. And we want to learn more from our guests.

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  • Creator
    Open Strategy Partners
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 Open Strategy Partners GmbH // Communicate, Connect, Grow: The OSP Podcast
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