Heather Flanagan explores what it really takes to be an effective contributor in standards development and digital identity work. Moving beyond visible roles like working group chairs, the discussion centers on how specifications are actually shaped through collaboration, technical debate, and sustained participation.

Discover how contributors add value as subject matter experts, implementers, and reviewers, and why skills like preparation, constructive disagreement, and process awareness matter. This episode explains how consensus works, why reliability outweighs brilliance, and how thoughtful contributions directly influence interoperable, implementable digital identity standards.