While scientific and engineering circles might be more direct, engineers representing the company in open-source environments often interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds or those who have transitioned into non-technical roles. My final example isn’t a formal training but has a similar impact: actively involving engineers who contribute to open source in key company discussions. In the long run, truly understanding and supporting your engineers as company ambassadors in the open will provide an invaluable side effect, if the company manages it properly: engineers will become exceptional market sensors.