Are Open Source and Project Management practices a paradox?

Are Open Source and Project Management practices a paradox? The most successful and widely adopted open source software projects use a collaborative development process to develop and maintain software. Collaborative development is a process where a community comes together to design, develop, and implement software. A main characteristic of this process is transparency at all levels of development and open participation. It is these collaborative values that NCPHI is pursuing in establishing its new architecture and growing its partnerships with states, locals, academia, private and public entities. The Open Source Collaborative Development process is a transformation in the way business is conducted specifically in a government setting. The organizational structure and decision-making processes in a traditional setting would need to be revamped to accommodate the principles of an Open Source environment. As expected, the change would need to be managed in order to minimize tension. A revision of project Management practices and governance structures viewed through an open source lens are key to ensuring the success of this new development process. Learning Objectives: 1. Articulate how the Open Source Development Process and Project Management best practices work together 2. Describe the steps in planning, launching, and sustaining a successful combination of OS and PM processes 3. Apply leading practices and lessons learned to the new NCPHI environment