Card

Understanding cards - the fundamental building blocks of community engagement and feedback

What is a Card?

A card is an individual item within a board that represents a specific topic, idea, or focus area from Mike's weekly reflections and priorities.

Primary Purpose

Cards are used for people to comment on, upvote, and downvote - helping give Mike feedback on which items in his weekly "Now" updates are most important and treasured by the community.

Card Components

Title

A clear, concise name that captures the essence of the topic or focus area.

Example: "Expand Asian Market Operations" or "New Partnership with TechCorp"
Description

Detailed explanation providing context, background, and Mike's thoughts on the topic.

Purpose: Gives community full context to provide meaningful feedback
Category

Organizational tag that helps group similar topics together for easier navigation.

Examples: Business, Personal, Technology, Travel, Health
Optional Link

Additional resources, articles, or references related to the topic for deeper understanding.

Use Cases: Blog posts, news articles, product pages, research

How Community Interacts with Cards

Upvote

Community members upvote cards they find valuable, interesting, or want Mike to prioritize.

+1 Point
Downvote

Users downvote cards they think aren't priority or don't resonate with the community direction.

Strategic Feedback
Comment

Deep engagement through thoughtful comments, questions, and discussions about the topic.

+5 Points
Feedback Impact

This community feedback helps Mike understand which aspects of his weekly focus are most valuable to the community, influencing future priorities and decisions.

Card Organization & Sorting

Popularity Sorting

Cards are automatically sorted by community engagement:

  1. Most Upvotes (descending)
  2. Fewest Downvotes (ascending)
  3. Creation Date (newer first)
Visual Layout

Cards appear in a responsive grid:

  • Top-Left: Most popular cards
  • Bottom-Right: Least popular
  • Mobile Friendly: Stacks vertically on small screens

For Team Members: How to Add Cards

Who Can Add Cards

Only users with Company or Admin roles can add cards to boards.

  • Go to the dashboard and find the board you want to add a card to
  • Click on the board title to enter the board view
  • Look for the "Add Card" button (only visible to Company/Admin users)

  • Title: Keep it clear and concise (e.g., "Q4 Marketing Strategy")
  • Description: Provide context and Mike's thoughts on the topic
  • Category: Choose appropriate category or create new one
  • Link (Optional): Add relevant resources if helpful

  • Review all information for accuracy and clarity
  • Ensure the description gives community enough context for meaningful feedback
  • Click "Create Card" to publish to the board
  • Card immediately becomes available for community engagement
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Card Best Practices
For Team Members:
  • Keep titles under 60 characters
  • Descriptions should be 2-4 sentences
  • Choose specific, relevant categories
  • Only add links that provide real value
  • Consider community perspective when writing
For Community:
  • Read full description before voting
  • Use comments to ask questions
  • Vote based on priority and value
  • Engage thoughtfully and respectfully
Card Lifecycle
  1. Creation: Team member adds card to board
  2. Community Engagement: Users vote and comment
  3. Feedback Collection: Votes and comments accumulate
  4. Popularity Sorting: Cards reorganize by community preference
  5. Insights: Mike reviews feedback for future decisions
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