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== Program Basics == | == Program Basics == | ||
| − | * Program Name: | + | * Program Name: Testing Program |
* Program Description: | * Program Description: | ||
| − | + | **The Testing Program ensures the quality of hardware going into reuse | |
| − | * What best describes this program? | + | * What best describes this program? |
| − | + | ||
| − | * | + | * Primarily meets '''program''' needs |
| − | * | + | **While testing does meet program needs, it is also very closely linked to revenue generation |
* Why does Free Geek need this program? | * Why does Free Geek need this program? | ||
| − | + | ** To increase productivity in build, reduce tech support calls, and to supply working equipment for the store | |
== Job Position Basics == | == Job Position Basics == | ||
| − | * Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? | + | * Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO |
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== Costs and potential costs == | == Costs and potential costs == | ||
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.) | * What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.) | ||
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| + | **10-30 hours a week | ||
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* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.) | * What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.) | ||
| − | + | ||
| + | **very little, as the testers are scrounged from the stream | ||
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* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training? | * If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training? | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Training is already done for a staff person |
| − | ** | + | ** Volunteer training happens when someone news wants to get involved |
| + | |||
* Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take? | * Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take? | ||
| − | ** In paid staff time? | + | ** In paid staff time? ______20_____ hours/week @ |
| − | ** In volunteer time? | + | ** In volunteer time? _______40____ hours/week @ |
* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program: | * Outline the intangible costs for the position and program: | ||
@ | @ | ||
* Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what? | * Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what? | ||
| − | + | ** If we get too test crazy, we will never get anything else done | |
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect? | * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect? | ||
| − | + | #it will free up the time of the Sales Coordinators | |
| + | #it will make things smoother for build instructors | ||
| + | #it will make people who frequent our Thrift Store less grumpy | ||
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered? | * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered? | ||
| − | + | **It won't | |
== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
| − | * Would the program generate income? | + | * Would the program generate income? |
| − | ** | + | **Not Directly, but it will allow items in the store to be sold for more |
| − | + | ||
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? | * How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? | ||
| − | + | ** It shows people that used hardware isn't just a bunch of broken crap | |
| + | |||
== Measuring Success == | == Measuring Success == | ||
* How can the success of the program be measured? | * How can the success of the program be measured? | ||
| − | + | **Good tested equipment always in Build and the Thrift Store? | |
| + | **Do other areas of Free Geek have to test their own equipment, or is it getting tested for them? | ||
* For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even? | * For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even? | ||
| − | + | **For Staff hours currently put in, I am pretty sure that it is already breaking even | |
* Outline a plan for implementing the program: | * Outline a plan for implementing the program: | ||
| − | + | #Set up advanced testing | |
| + | #Set up advanced testing testers | ||
| + | #Test Stuff | ||
[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]] | [[Category:Program Planning Sheets]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:53, 29 November 2006
Program Basics
- Program Name: Testing Program
- Program Description:
- The Testing Program ensures the quality of hardware going into reuse
- What best describes this program?
- Primarily meets program needs
- While testing does meet program needs, it is also very closely linked to revenue generation
- Why does Free Geek need this program?
- To increase productivity in build, reduce tech support calls, and to supply working equipment for the store
Job Position Basics
- Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO
Costs and potential costs
- What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
- 10-30 hours a week
- What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
- very little, as the testers are scrounged from the stream
- If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
- Training is already done for a staff person
- Volunteer training happens when someone news wants to get involved
- Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
- In paid staff time? ______20_____ hours/week @
- In volunteer time? _______40____ hours/week @
- Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
@
- Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
- If we get too test crazy, we will never get anything else done
- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
- it will free up the time of the Sales Coordinators
- it will make things smoother for build instructors
- it will make people who frequent our Thrift Store less grumpy
- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
- It won't
Benefits
- Would the program generate income?
- Not Directly, but it will allow items in the store to be sold for more
- How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?
- It shows people that used hardware isn't just a bunch of broken crap
Measuring Success
- How can the success of the program be measured?
- Good tested equipment always in Build and the Thrift Store?
- Do other areas of Free Geek have to test their own equipment, or is it getting tested for them?
- For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even?
- For Staff hours currently put in, I am pretty sure that it is already breaking even
- Outline a plan for implementing the program:
- Set up advanced testing
- Set up advanced testing testers
- Test Stuff