A plethora of methodologies exist for managing the release process and life cycle of an open source project. In this talk, Robyn Bergeron will discuss some of these processes, how they can be used in open source software project management, with a focus on those best suited for communities with participants distributed throughout the world. Best practices for encouraging transparency and collaboration will be highlighted, as well as ensuring that key project elements outside "just the code" are represented throughout the life cycle of an open source project.