This section of the appendix is a breakdown of the resources, including time, used to generate each of the elements of this design project. The benefits to compiling this information are many although they may not appear obvious at first glance.
Knowing what resources were used to develop this content makes it easier for others to understand and replicate the material as well as helping me to observe and develop more creatively as I progress through the Diploma process. Reflecting on the time spent on each section helps me identify areas that may not have been as effective or efficient as I might desire and gives me a clear pathway to improving my effectiveness through this work.
Because of the protracted span of time this project covers, having been planned even in advance of engaging in the diploma pathway, it is difficult to determine all the resources used with any level of accuracy. For this reason, the numbers below are simply best guesses and should regarded as estimates.
Observations
Information Resources
Zingerman’s ZingTrain Consultation at Wheatsville Co-op
Wheatsville Management Experience
“The Great Game of Business” by Jack Stack
“The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses” by Jesse Schell
Internship at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
Rak Tamachat “Master Plan” by Terra Genesis International
MEDIA & PHYSICAL RESOURCES
MacBook Pro laptop
iWorks Software Suite
Bluehost Web hosting
Wordpress website
Moleskin Journal
Canon PC1730 camera
TIME SPENT
>500 hours (32 Hours of ZingTrain, hundreds of hours using Open Book Management at Wheatsville Co-op, etc…)
Goals and Analysis
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Zingerman’s ZingTrain Consultation at Wheatsville Co-op
Wheatsville Management Experience
“The Great Game of Business” by Jack Stack
“The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses” by Jesse Schell
Internship at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
Rak Tamachat “Master Plan” by Terra Genesis International
Diploma Skill Flex
Single-entry bookkeeping
MEDIA & PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Petty cash drawer
Ledger book
Small whiteboard
Project Finances
MacBook Pro laptop
iWorks Software Suite
Bluehost Web hosting
Wordpress website
Moleskin Journal
Canon PC1730 camera
TIME SPENT
>100 hours (Analyzing goals, tracking and maintaining financial records)
Design
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Zingerman’s ZingTrain Consultation at Wheatsville Co-op
Wheatsville Management Experience
“The Great Game of Business” by Jack Stack
“The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses” by Jesse Schell
Internship at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
Rak Tamachat “Master Plan” by Terra Genesis International
Single-entry bookkeeping
MEDIA & PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Petty cash drawer
Ledger book
Small whiteboard
Project Finances
MacBook Pro laptop
iWorks Software Suite
Bluehost Web hosting
Wordpress website
Moleskin Journal
Canon PC1730 camera
TIME SPENT
~72 hours (Designing Game, Laying out scoreboard, building spreadsheets, etc…)
Implementation
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Zingerman’s ZingTrain Consultation at Wheatsville Co-op
Wheatsville Management Experience
“The Great Game of Business” by Jack Stack
“The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses” by Jesse Schell
Internship at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
Rak Tamachat “Master Plan” by Terra Genesis International
MEDIA & PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Petty cash drawer
Ledger book
Larger whiteboard
Project Finances
MacBook Pro laptop
iWorks Software Suite
Bluehost Web hosting
Wordpress website
Moleskin Journal
Canon PC1730 camera
TIME SPENT
~12 hours (four 1+ hour meetings, tracking finances, developing systems, prepping information, etc…)
Evaluation
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Zingerman’s ZingTrain Consultation at Wheatsville Co-op
Wheatsville Management Experience
“The Great Game of Business” by Jack Stack
“The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses” by Jesse Schell
Internship at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
Rak Tamachat “Master Plan” by Terra Genesis International
MEDIA & PHYSICAL RESOURCES
MacBook Pro laptop
iWorks Software Suite
Bluehost Web hosting
Wordpress website
Moleskin Journal
Canon PC1730 camera
TIME SPENT
~6 hours (Building spreadsheets, charting data, documenting)
Totals
INFORMATION RESOURCES
Zingerman’s ZingTrain Consultation at Wheatsville Co-op
Wheatsville Management Experience
“The Great Game of Business” by Jack Stack
“The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses” by Jesse Schell
Internship at the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
Rak Tamachat “Master Plan” by Terra Genesis International
Diploma Skill Flex
Single-entry bookkeeping
MEDIA & PHYSICAL RESOURCES
Petty cash drawer
Ledger book
Small whiteboard
Larger whiteboard
Project Finances
MacBook Pro laptop
iWorks Software Suite
Bluehost Web hosting
Wordpress website
Moleskin Journal
Canon PC1730 camera
TIME SPENT
~700 hours