Tinderbox Meetup, Saturday 29MAR25 (Video): Tinderbox onboarding (teaching with Tinderbox)
| Level | Intermediate |
| Published Date | 3/29/25 |
| Revision | 1 |
| Type | Meetup |
| Tags | Learning Objectives, Onboarding, Teaching, 5CKM, 5Cs of Knowledge Management, Eastgate, Identity Praxis, Inc., Mark Berstein, Michael Becker, Tinderbox |
| Video Length | 01:45:06 |
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/fkz7qT4szmg |
| Example File | TBX Meetup 29MAR25.tbx (269.3 KB) |
| TBX Version | 10 |
| Host | Michael Becker |
In this Tinderbox meeting, inspired by a post by @glhart1 in the Tinderbox backstage that proposed the need for a “new and simpler Tinderbox UI.” My response to the post is that we don’t need a more straightforward UI; rather, we need an onboarding process. I used my proposal to frame today’s meetup. We held an engaging conversation about the nature of Tinderbox (what it is), why you’d want to use it, what you can do with it, and how one may go about learning to use it. @eChuck also suggested that we should have a sub-group discuss installers as well as develop dialogs to obtain input to contribute to user flows, and @steve made a compelling argument about creating workflow journies; however, the primary focus of the conversation was on the what, why, how, and how to teach Tinderbox.
To help frame the conversation, Becker presented a conceptual map that highlights all the concepts he has learned through the lens of Tinderbox (see figure below), the types of projects that one might entertain with Tinderbox, and a high-level list of concepts and practices that people need to learn. We then collectively developed the attached TBX file.
@steve called out an article, A Surprising Route to the Best Life Possible, by David Brooks that was published in the NY Times today of coincidences. It is well worth the read. The general gist is this. Some of us are inspired, enchanted, propelled, called— sometimes subtly and softly—to pursue an endeavor, possibly a vocation, by an “unconsciousness controlling desire.” The desire is fueled by “passionate” curiosity and pursuit toward mastery, craftsmanship, and competent, intuitive creation, not for “outward display” but because of one’s internal drive. The pursuit may, and invariably does, lead to struggle and pain, but if we can keep at it, we may find ourselves entering into the flow; we find love in the process, the tiny disciples, long hours, and remorseless work. Brooks notes that “The word “school” comes from the word ‘schole,’ which is Greek for leisure… any place where people are engaged in the passionate search for knowledge.”
To help the development of a Tinderbox onboarding flow, consider the following why and what questions, and comment below (we’ll address the how later—I have some ideas):
- What “needs,” “problems,” and “opportunities” can be addressed, solved, or realized with Tinderbox? In other words, why would someone want to use Tinderbox? ‘
- What are the 3 to 5 things that people need to learn when first starting to use Tinderbox?
If I were to talk to David, I’d like to ask—“how can we find a way to have this internal drive align with our ability to maintain a sustainable life and fulfill our obligations to those around us.” What say you all, comments?
Figure: Tinderbox Concepts (Becker, 2025, @satikusala)
Resources
5Cs School (next 5Cs Mastering Tinderbox 6-Week Cohort kicks off April 11th)