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== OWASP Project Manager Report ==
 
== OWASP Project Manager Report ==
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==== Work accomplished since August 13, 2012 ====
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==== Work accomplished since September 10, 2012 ====
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*'''Projects Set Up'''
 
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**[[OWASP XSSER|OWASP XSSER]]
 
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**[[OWASP ONYX|OWASP ONYX]]
 
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**[[OWASP Crossword of the Month|OWASP Crossword of the Month]] 
 
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*'''Projects Confirmed'''
 
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**[[OWASP Review BSI IT-Grundschutz Baustein Webanwendungen|OWASP Review BSI IT-Grundschutz Baustein Webanwendungen]]
 
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**[[OWASP XSSER|OWASP XSSER]]
 
  
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*'''Pending Project Confirmations'''
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*'''Project Numbers'''
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**Forensic Guide: Waiting to hear back from the Project Leader.
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**Active Projects: 113
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**Xelenium: Waiting to hear back from the Project Leader.
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**Archived Projects: 41
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**Intelligent Security: Waiting to hear back from the Project Leader.
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**Graveyard Projects: 24
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**Testing the Web Project
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**Merged Projects: 43
  
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*'''Pending Project Donations'''
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*'''Pending Project Donations''': We are still working on creating a Project Donation Contract.
 
**[[OWASP XSSER|OWASP XSSER]]  
 
**[[OWASP XSSER|OWASP XSSER]]  
 
**OWASP XSS Cheat Sheet
 
**OWASP XSS Cheat Sheet
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**[[OWASP Security Shepherd|OWASP Security Shepherd]]
  
 
*'''Pending New Project Leader Appointment'''
 
*'''Pending New Project Leader Appointment'''
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**[[OWASP Stinger project|OWASP Stinger project]]  
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**[[OWASP Stinger project|OWASP Stinger project]]: This project is currently being transfered. The new project leader has been appointed. 
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==Currently Working On==
 
==Currently Working On==
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*'''Projects Communications Restructuring'''  
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*'''Project Manager Q4 Objectives'''
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**I have begun to create the wiki template for the new OWASP Projects page.  
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**Identify and initiate 3 grant opportunities.
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**I am having a bit of trouble with the tabs, but I am getting help from volunteers on how to do this.  
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**Complete metadata for Salesforce import related to projects.
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**Finalize and launch the Project database communication tool and webpage.
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**Complete the project lifecycle redesign.  
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**Complete Version 2 of the Project Handbook.
  
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*'''Daily Project based queries and requests'''
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*'''[https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Test2test Projects Communications Restructuring]'''
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**Answering daily project related queries from OWASP Project Leaders and Members
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**I have created a tabs based wiki page for OWASP Projects.
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**Corresponding with project applicants on the status of their applications
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**The aim is to migrate to this after Q4.
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**I've kept the following OWASP Project databases up-to-date:
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**I continue to update this every week with the relevant data.
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*** [https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amvv_7Gz8Z7TdHZfWGhHZ0Z4UFFwZU42djBXcVVLSlE#gid=0 Incubator Project Applications].
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**[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1dN-6GrwN-FB3Im0Ggj5dlVmxZNLs0IUigQegP1eSd8Q/edit# Projects Implementation Plan]  
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*** [https://spreadsheets0.google.com/a/owasp.org/spreadsheet/ccc?pli=1&key=tF9r45eprbpdY6xuSbwEuMw#gid=0 OWASP Project Inventory].
 
  
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*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1xek9eZqAAt-koEuhOcXE9PoVCsAZ1WZJJoLzVMVj2Ew/edit AppSec USA OSS]'''
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*'''SalesForce Metadata Migration'''
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**We rolled out the marketing for this recently, and we have received 6 entries.
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**Currently collecting information for all of our projects to put into SalesForce.  
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**As of today, all 6 entries have been accepted.  
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**Working on gathering Active Project's data.
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**I am drafting acceptance letters with information on what comes next for the attendees.These will be sent out next week. We are now sorting logistics for the accepted project leaders.
 
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**There is the question of travel aid for some of the project leaders. I suggest we set aside $3,000 for those PLs that ask for financial assistance to get to AppSec USA.  
 
  
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*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/13jWO7jFfe9NUVlGIddZRrnLA8G5IOTNPjogb61lbbB0/edit OWASP ZAP Project Marketing Recommendations]'''
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*'''Daily Project based queries and requests'''
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**The marketing recommendations have been agreed on by Simon and I.  
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**This has not changed much since I began the post: questions are very similar in nature.  
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**I am currently putting together the projects plan to implement them.
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**AppSec USA 2012 queries
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**Travel queries
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**Budget based questions
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**Funding questions
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**Project based administrative help
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**Project status information
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** Information request from outside the community regarding projects
  
 
*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1MA3TI5ssclxvheV8At_ffu2Fuic55SDpOokS3AOvBUc/edit#bookmark=id.ceef3790c8d6 DHS Host Project Funding Proposal]'''
 
*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1MA3TI5ssclxvheV8At_ffu2Fuic55SDpOokS3AOvBUc/edit#bookmark=id.ceef3790c8d6 DHS Host Project Funding Proposal]'''
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**Andrew, Matteo, Eoin and I met to speak about this in more depth. Deborah, the home office representative, had some concerns about PM software and travel expenses in the budget.  
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**Our Proposal was accepted, and we have been awarded $25k for the Guidebook Projects.  
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**She would like to know if we are able to re-allocate the PM software and travel expenses to the OWASP portion of the budget. This meeting clarified many of the questions I had about Deborah's concerns.  
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**Deborah has sent us the agreement letter, and I have agreed to the terms.
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**The PM software is available as open source to open source projects, and we have applied for a license already. The travel expenses can now come from the OWASP section of the budget.
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**We are currently waiting to hear back from Deborah regarding funds transfer.
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**Kate, Deborah and I participated in an interview where we discussed DHS concerns. See above. The interview went very well, and we are currently waiting to hear back from her.  
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**They need a more detailed project plan from us so I am currently putting that together for OWASP and DHS.
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**Meeting Outcome: She was going to send us specific instructions on what she needed from us regarding the budget, and she is going to send us an updated proposal form so we can start applying for 2 other OWASP projects she expressed an interest in.  
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**Deborah has gotten back to us with instructions and I am in the process of amending our budget proposal for her to meet DHS standards.
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*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1xek9eZqAAt-koEuhOcXE9PoVCsAZ1WZJJoLzVMVj2Ew/edit AppSec USA OSS]'''
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**All 6 attendees have confirmed.
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**Greg has agreed to our terms: We pay for his airfare if he agrees to participate as a volunteer at the conference.
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**Travel requirements for Kostas have changed. He is still going to participate in the OSS, but now his airfare and hotel expenses will be paid by the OWASP Track Fund as he is now a speaker.  
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**[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1urkb-k3zHCfcS_8TLFgQaEv95Yr6gNXmLElDFHeEgM4/edit Presentation Schedule]
  
 
*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1f83ShmjwLpmybSVJIBhEXDxTrKuNcIPO3ok0ubAs4t8/edit Atlassian Open Source License]'''  
 
*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1f83ShmjwLpmybSVJIBhEXDxTrKuNcIPO3ok0ubAs4t8/edit Atlassian Open Source License]'''  
 
**Andrew and I worked together on this application.  
 
**Andrew and I worked together on this application.  
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**The Atlassian representative has gotten back to us and the company has decided that a community license would be better for this project. We are in the process of writing an application for the new license recommendation.
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**We created a new proposal for the community license.  
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**Our proposal has been accepted, and we are now able to use the software.  
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==Projects Communication Structure Development Update==
 
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# We agreed to organize our projects communication through the use of Tabs in the OWASP Projects section of the wiki. I am currently developing the tabs structure on my local machine.
 
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# We agreed that all of the projects documentation must either be updated or created and organized in the correct locations on the wiki. I am currently organizing the documentation.
 
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==AppSec Ireland==
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*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1ilLGVEM4zWiPgMPDRHe8ARdeLSnoBTUtMq0C-Ta45tc/edit?authkey=CLTW_MUO&authkey=CLTW_MUO Projects Handbook]'''
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# Have been in Dublin, Ireland for AppSec Ireland: From Monday, September 03 - Thursday, September 06.
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**GPC and I have been working on completing the OWASP Projects Handbook.
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# Went to help out with the conference and familiarize myself with the way AppSec events are run.
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**Currently in the middle of developing a second version of the Handbook that is more relevant to the current state of OWASP Projects.
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# Sat in on a full day training with Jim Manico: Thank you Jim.
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**Emphasis on simplification of processes and creating a solid framework that we can later build on if needed.
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# Helped coordinate the printing and delivery of OWASP branded items.  
 
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# Helped manage the registration and information desk.
 
  
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==More Funding Potential==
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#[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/16ZFXaML8C7aDAZdyTMDDg4BzLr1vUTOz9eqmYE8ZW8U/edit OWASP ESAPI FUNDING PROPOSAL]
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#DHS has expressed interest in funding the OWASP ESAPI Project.
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#We have started by creating a new proposal questionnaire document.
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#Chris Schmidt, ESAPI Project Leader, and I have a meeting scheduled this week to discuss this proposal.
  
 
==Important GPC Meeting Outcomes and Discussion Points==
 
==Important GPC Meeting Outcomes and Discussion Points==
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# We will have weekly meetings to discuss updates on projects issues. The next meeting will be held on Friday, September 14th 2012 at 2pm BST.
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*High Priority Objectives for Handbook:
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# Jason Li has expressed concern over his minimal availability to represent the GPC as Chair of the Committee.
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**Migration to Incubator, Labs, Flagship system.
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# Discussion on the availability of all members.
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**Sorting out reviews/reviewer process
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# Larry Casey has resigned his post on the GPC.
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**Focus on simplification of processes
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# Welcome Nishi Kumar, our newest member!
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*Samantha will duplicate the current handbook document: Aim is to start with a fresh document using the previous version as reference.
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*GPC Members will go through handbook and cross off information that will no longer be relevant: Flagship designation, Sourceforge references, etc.  
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*Flagship designation will be left out for now. We will start with Incubator and Labs.
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*Double check FSF licenses and create a list.
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*Ownership of Projects: Agreed that this needs further development in the future, but for now we will leave it as "business as usual". Project Leaders keep ownership of their projects.

Latest revision as of 13:42, 8 October 2012

OWASP Project Manager Report

Work accomplished since September 10, 2012

  • Project Numbers
    • Active Projects: 113
    • Archived Projects: 41
    • Graveyard Projects: 24
    • Merged Projects: 43
  • Pending New Project Leader Appointment
    • OWASP Stinger project: This project is currently being transfered. The new project leader has been appointed.

Currently Working On

  • Project Manager Q4 Objectives
    • Identify and initiate 3 grant opportunities.
    • Complete metadata for Salesforce import related to projects.
    • Finalize and launch the Project database communication tool and webpage.
    • Complete the project lifecycle redesign.
    • Complete Version 2 of the Project Handbook.
  • SalesForce Metadata Migration
    • Currently collecting information for all of our projects to put into SalesForce.
    • Working on gathering Active Project's data.
  • Daily Project based queries and requests
    • This has not changed much since I began the post: questions are very similar in nature.
    • AppSec USA 2012 queries
    • Travel queries
    • Budget based questions
    • Funding questions
    • Project based administrative help
    • Project status information
    • Information request from outside the community regarding projects
  • DHS Host Project Funding Proposal
    • Our Proposal was accepted, and we have been awarded $25k for the Guidebook Projects.
    • Deborah has sent us the agreement letter, and I have agreed to the terms.
    • We are currently waiting to hear back from Deborah regarding funds transfer.
    • They need a more detailed project plan from us so I am currently putting that together for OWASP and DHS.
  • AppSec USA OSS
    • All 6 attendees have confirmed.
    • Greg has agreed to our terms: We pay for his airfare if he agrees to participate as a volunteer at the conference.
    • Travel requirements for Kostas have changed. He is still going to participate in the OSS, but now his airfare and hotel expenses will be paid by the OWASP Track Fund as he is now a speaker.
    • Presentation Schedule
  • Atlassian Open Source License
    • Andrew and I worked together on this application.
    • We created a new proposal for the community license.
    • Our proposal has been accepted, and we are now able to use the software.
  • Projects Handbook
    • GPC and I have been working on completing the OWASP Projects Handbook.
    • Currently in the middle of developing a second version of the Handbook that is more relevant to the current state of OWASP Projects.
    • Emphasis on simplification of processes and creating a solid framework that we can later build on if needed.

More Funding Potential

  1. OWASP ESAPI FUNDING PROPOSAL
  2. DHS has expressed interest in funding the OWASP ESAPI Project.
  3. We have started by creating a new proposal questionnaire document.
  4. Chris Schmidt, ESAPI Project Leader, and I have a meeting scheduled this week to discuss this proposal.

Important GPC Meeting Outcomes and Discussion Points

  • High Priority Objectives for Handbook:
    • Migration to Incubator, Labs, Flagship system.
    • Sorting out reviews/reviewer process
    • Focus on simplification of processes
  • Samantha will duplicate the current handbook document: Aim is to start with a fresh document using the previous version as reference.
  • GPC Members will go through handbook and cross off information that will no longer be relevant: Flagship designation, Sourceforge references, etc.
  • Flagship designation will be left out for now. We will start with Incubator and Labs.
  • Double check FSF licenses and create a list.
  • Ownership of Projects: Agreed that this needs further development in the future, but for now we will leave it as "business as usual". Project Leaders keep ownership of their projects.
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