Outcomes based on actionable Items
I created a Key outcomes for this OP 5 and Cumulative Key Outcomes synthesizing all of my capstone OP's.
I created a Key un/learnings for this OP 5 and Cumulative Key un/learnings synthesizing all of my capstone OP's.
I created a chart showing pattern level awareness regarding design methodologies both that I have utilized in my OP's and regarding design in general.
I reread all of my previous OP's
I wrote exhaustively upon the key learnings and tools I have harvested from Gaia.
I created a mindmap of my website layout.
I explored Applied Permaculture Design on many websites. This has helped inform how my website will unfold.
I have synthesized Permaculture Ethics and Principles into my EoY presentation and my Relocalization thesis.
Any Next Steps, New Goals
Create/Expand website offering services as garden designer, permaculture teacher, caterer, healer.
Write workshop proposals: "Zen and Permaculture" and "Forget Love, I'd rather Fall in Chocolate."
Start a business in Mexico.
Key Outcomes of this OP
Curriculum Creation --see page 5.2.3
Curriculum Creation is my articulation of action learning viewed through the lens of a design process. Highlights include setting goals, setting actionable items with dates and surveying material to discover key aspects of whatever you are trying to learn and lastly, best practices include glossary and necessary tools/books/resources that you will need.
Designing Designs --see page 5.2.3
The synthesis of over a dozen design methodologies that I have been exposed to through my Gaia journey. I create a pattern level awareness around the myriad design processes that are implemented in different fields. I include all of the design methodologies I have used during my Gaia Master's program and many more.
Capstone OP's see page 5.2.4
A brief abstract and key outcomes of the 6 OP's of my capstone journey.
End of Phase Presentation
Although a separate project, the meat for my End of Phase Presentation came together primarily during my OP 5 creation.
Cumulative Key un/learnings and outcomes for entire Capstone phase see page 5.2.5
Cumulative reflections on the many un/learnings and outcomes from the previous 5 OP's
Update of Tools of Gaia -- see page 5.2.6
I created a page in my precapstone learning review entitled "Tools of Gaia" that were gifted to me during the Orientation cycle. This page is a reflection on how these tools have sunk even deeper into my marrow and process through my capstone journey.
Master's Thesis/Dissertation: Relocalization -- see page 5.2.1
I have been consciously working on my thesis all year during each OP. This OP 5 represents the final expression of my thesis around Applied Permaculture Design and Relocalization.
Key Outcomes
Looking back on my Capstone year through Gaia, I have grown as a learner, a designer and a self employed professional in many ways. Here are some reflections on this Capstone Gaia cycle:
Huge gain in digital literacy.
Strides in online communication (and relevant for all communication)
Advances as an advisor.
I became an action learner.
Embody active experimentation infinitely more often.
Listening and reflecting improved.
Clearer in my communication
Reflected upon myself as a leader with new awareness and Good strategies for managing well.
Skilled Chocolatier.
Manager of a plant nursery.