Most projects are one key person away from crisis. We provide practical resources, workshops, and community support to help you build genuine resilience.
Audit your vulnerabilities
Identify single points of failure across technical systems, governance, and community relationships
Plan ahead
The uncomfortable but essential checklist for what happens if you die or become suddenly incapacitated
Plan for transitions
Templates for technical handoffs, governance changes, leadership changes and building sustainable leadership
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Beyond the Bus Factor: Building Resilient Open Source Projects
Interactive workshop on reducing single points of failure, planning for transitions, and building sustainable governance.
Learn MoreWhy this matters
Most open source projects fail not because the technology is bad, but because key people leave and nobody knows how to continue.
The ‘bus factor’ is a polite term for a harsh reality: most projects are one burnout, one new job, or one life event away from collapsing.
This doesn’t have to be your story.
These resources emerged from real experience preparing for transitions, navigating crises, and building projects that survive beyond individuals.
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