MASTER TASK LIST: LS Network Guide
Timeline: 6-week writing sprint (April-May 2026) → June 2026 launch Target: 60-page guide, free download, drives attention to book Updated:
PROJECT OVERVIEW
What: Network facilitation case studies guide using Liberating Structures Format: Free PDF download with optional donation to LS community Length: ~60 pages Purpose: Serve LS community + drive attention to June book launch
CURRENT STATUS
Week: 1 - Setup Pages complete: 0/60 Phase: Learning tools & organizing
This week's focus:
- Obsidian vault setup
- Folder structure
- Templates created
- Learning workflow
Next 3 priorities:
- Finish setup
- Download blog posts
- Start content inventory
WORKSHOP WEEKS 1-6 (March-April 2025)
✅ Week 1: Setup & Learn Tools (March 24–30, 2026 — DONE)
Focus: Master Obsidian + Learn Claude Code + Organize
Tasks:
- [x] Create Obsidian vault
- [x] Set up folder structure
- [x] Create case study template
- [x] Create master task list
- [x] Create chapter template
- [x] Create daily note template
- [x] Create content inventory
- [x] Download 4 blog posts (manual or with Claude Code later)
- [x] Extract/save images from blogs
- [x] Initialize Git repository (learn in course)
- [ ] Practice using templates
- [x] Set up GitHub sync for 2-computer workflow (learn in course)
Deliverable: Working vault, organized source material, tools understood
Time estimate: 5-8 hours over the week
Week 2: Write Foundation
Dates: March 31 – April 6, 2026 Focus: Introduction + Design Principles
Tasks:
- [ ] Write introduction (4 pages) - 3 hours
- [ ] Write Principle 1: Ditch the Tables (2 pages) - 2 hours
- [ ] Write Principle 2: Nurture Relationships (2 pages) - 2.5 hours
- [ ] Write Principle 3: Knowledge in Room (2 pages) - 1.5 hours
- [ ] Write Principle 4: Focus on What Matters (2 pages) - 2 hours
- [ ] Write Principle 5: Think Portfolio (2 pages) - 2 hours
- [ ] Self-interview for Gender/Ag case (record) - 1 hour
- [ ] Transcribe interview - 0.5 hours
- [ ] Send permission email to gender/ag client
Deliverable: Introduction + 5 Principles (~14 pages)
Time estimate: 14-16 hours
Week 3: Case Studies 1-2
Dates: April 7–13, 2026 Focus: Floodplains + Gender/Ag
Tasks:
- [ ] Edit Floodplains blog → case template (8 pages) - 2.5 hours
- [ ] Create Floodplains timeline table - 0.5 hours
- [ ] Add Floodplains images/visuals
- [ ] Write Gender/Ag case from interview (8 pages) - 4 hours
- [ ] Create Gender/Ag timeline - 1 hour
- [ ] Emphasize portfolio mapping story
- [ ] Review both cases for consistency - 1 hour
Deliverable: Cases 1-2 complete (16 pages)
Time estimate: 9-11 hours
Week 4: Case Studies 3-4
Dates: April 14–20, 2026 Focus: Fire Adapted + INGENEAS
Tasks:
- [ ] Edit Fire Adapted blog → template (8 pages) - 2.5 hours
- [ ] Create 3-day timeline visual - 1 hour
- [ ] Strategy Gameplan section
- [ ] Edit INGENEAS blog → template (8 pages) - 3 hours
- [ ] Pull from multiple blog references
- [ ] International/academic angles
- [ ] Review all 4 cases for consistency - 1.5 hours
Deliverable: Cases 3-4 complete (16 pages) Running total: 46 pages
Time estimate: 8-10 hours
Week 5: Quick Start Guide
Dates: April 21–27, 2026 Focus: Templates and practical resources
Tasks:
- [ ] Create Session Template A: Half-Day (2 pages) - 2 hours
- [ ] Create Session Template B: Full-Day (2 pages) - 2 hours
- [ ] Create Session Template C: 90-Min Online (1 page) - 1 hour
- [ ] Write Step 1: Define Purpose (1 page) - 1 hour
- [ ] Write Step 3: Prepare (1 page) - 1 hour
- [ ] Write Step 4: Facilitate (1 page) - 1 hour
- [ ] Write Step 5: Follow Up (1 page) - 1 hour
- [ ] Write Step 6: Debrief (1 page) - 1 hour
- [ ] Create LS Cheat Sheet (2 pages) - 2 hours
- [ ] Create checklists (1 page) - 1 hour
- [ ] Create visual templates (2 pages) - 2 hours
- [ ] Write Conclusion (1 page) - 0.5 hours
- [ ] Write About Author (1 page) - 0.5 hours
Deliverable: Quick Start + Resources + Conclusion (~16 pages) Running total: 62 pages
Time estimate: 16-18 hours
Week 6: Compile & Beta
Dates: April 28 – May 4, 2026 Dates: [Fill in] Focus: Complete first draft, beta testing
Tasks:
- [ ] Compile all sections into one document - 0.5 hours
- [ ] Generate table of contents - 0.5 hours
- [ ] Add page numbers
- [ ] Format consistently - 2 hours
- [ ] Read through entire draft - 2 hours
- [ ] Note gaps/issues
- [ ] Make critical fixes - 2 hours
- [ ] Export to PDF (simple format) - 1 hour
- [ ] Send to 3-4 beta readers
- [ ] Write feedback questions
- [ ] Workshop documentation/reflection - 1 hour
Deliverable: 60-page beta draft sent to reviewers
Time estimate: 9-10 hours
🎉 WORKSHOP COMPLETE!
POST-SPRINT (May–June 2026)
May Week 1–2: Refine
- [ ] Receive beta feedback (2-week window)
- [ ] Synthesize suggestions
- [ ] Make revisions (5-8 hours)
- [ ] Confirm permission (gender/ag client)
- [ ] Check in with Keith re: book timing
- [ ] Email Keith about donation mechanics
- [ ] Second beta if needed
Deliverable: Solid v2.0
May Week 3–4: Polish & Design
- [ ] Final copyedit (3 hours)
- [ ] Proofread carefully (2 hours)
- [ ] Verify all facts/stats (1 hour)
- [ ] Get Keith final review
- [ ] Choose Canva template (0.5 hours)
- [ ] Design interior in Canva (6 hours)
- [ ] Create cover (2 hours)
- [ ] Format for PDF export (1 hour)
- [ ] Export high-quality PDF
Deliverable: Camera-ready PDF
June Week 1–2: Setup Distribution
- [ ] Finalize donation mechanics (with Keith)
- [ ] Set up Gumroad (free + donation)
- [ ] Create blog landing page
- [ ] Write product description
- [ ] Test download flow
- [ ] Write launch blog post
- [ ] Create social media posts
- [ ] Draft email announcement
- [ ] Coordinate Keith timing
- [ ] Write LinkedIn article
- [ ] Soft launch to LS Slack
- [ ] Collect early testimonials
Deliverable: Ready to launch
LATE JUNE / JULY: LAUNCH 🚀
Launch Week:
- [ ] Monday: Publish blog post + Gumroad
- [ ] Monday: Email announcement
- [ ] Monday: LS Slack post
- [ ] Monday: LinkedIn post
- [ ] Tuesday: Share Floodplains case separately
- [ ] Wednesday: Share Gender/Ag case separately
- [ ] Thursday: Share Fire Adapted case
- [ ] Thursday: Cross-promote with Keith
- [ ] Friday: Share INGENEAS case
- [ ] Track downloads
- [ ] Collect feedback
- [ ] CELEBRATE!
JULY/AUGUST: BOOK LAUNCH
- Guide #4 → Book pre-orders
- Book launch → Guide downloads
- Virtuous cycle!
NOTES & IDEAS
[Use this space for random thoughts, questions, breakthroughs]
BLOCKERS
Current:
- None
Potential:
- Gender/ag client permission
- Beta reader availability
- Donation mechanics
- Need to set up GitHub sync for working across 2 computers
To Figure Out:
- [x] Learn Git/GitHub in AI course
- [x] Initialize Git repository in vault
- [x] Connect to GitHub remote repository
- [x] Learn push/pull workflow for syncing between computers
- [x] Set up on both computers
- [ ] Test: Make change on Computer 1 → Push → Pull on Computer 2
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