Defining the Game

These notes on defining the game (enterprise, project, or any other undertaking) are kindly provided care of Renee Freedman of Renee Freedman and Company. She is also a SupporTED co-founder and organizer.

CREATE-YOUR-WINNABLE-GAME WORKSHEET

NAME OF GAME (short paraphrasing of vision)

PURPOSE OF GAME (mission)

STRATEGY FOR GAME (approach / road map for achieving purpose/mission)

ENTITIES OF GAME (Whatever will be used or needs to be considered to play the game including people, elements, environments, etc.)

HOW TO PLAY (a list of actions needed to play the game – these can easily be converted into commitments)

RULES OF THE GAME (a list of what’s allowed, required, or forbidden in playing the game)

INDICATORS OF SATISFACTION/SUCCESS (the evidence/proof that the game has been won)

GAMEMASTER (the person responsible for the game)