JVN Challenge: Record your Season!

[JVN]

Hi Everyone,
I've got a challenge for all those mentors out there interested in a design process...

Some of you may know, that last year I recorded my build season on Facebook. This was a simple activity: at the end of every day during the season I would put up a quick post on my Facebook summarizing what we did that day. Nothing complicated.

At the end of the season I compiled all those Facebook posts, and added some context and detail. The result was my 2010 Build Journal.

It is no secret that I'm intrigued by the different design processes that teams use during the build season. I wish I had a way of seeing what other teams do during the 6-weeks, what their methods are, and what their schedule looks like. I have a feeling I'm not the only one.



So here is my challenge -- record YOUR season.
Do what I did, if nothing else... it isn't hard!
Take a few minutes every day and write down what your team did. At the end of the season compile them into one paper and add some detail. That's it.

I'm not asking you to publicly post your season, I'm not asking you to reveal any secrets, all I'm asking is for a glimpse into your process.

So... who will publicly commit to it? Who's up for it?

I'll be doing it again on 148. I'll be adding frequent updates to my blog during the season and posting a full Build Journal at the end of the year (probably before Championship). I hope some of you "hot shot mentors" will join me.

-John