Small Business Systems

Open Opened on April 23, 2025
Main contact
Wayfinders Business Cooperative
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Randal Adcock
President
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4
Portals
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Project
Academic experience
120 hours of work total
Learner
Alberta, Canada
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Product management Operations Project management Education
Skills
business systems project planning systems thinking web platforms business support systems management
Details

Wayfinders Business Cooperative is seeking to develop a small business support system to aid in understanding and managing the complexities of modern business environments. The system will serve as an educational tool, allowing users to apply systems science and systems thinking principles to real-world business scenarios.

This system includes a web platform of small business resources, a small business simulator, and a Systems Worldview Institute. This project aims to simplify the management of complex systems by providing a hands-on learning experience that reflects the challenges faced by small businesses today.

The ultimate project goal is to foster a paradigm shift towards systems thinking, equipping future business leaders with the skills needed to navigate and manage complexity effectively.

Overall Project management plan is needed in order to acquire the resources to complete the mission.

Deliverables

The project deliverables include a coherent and practical project management plan for the small business resource platform, the simulator, and the Systems Worldview Institute.

The final deliverable will be a presentation to showcase the simulator's capabilities and its potential impact on business education.

Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

About the company

Company
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
0 - 1 employees
It & computing, Business & management, Education
Representation
Small Business Social Enterprise Cooperatively-Owned Community-Focused

Wayfinders Business Co-operative provides management support to small businesses, freelancers, gig workers, consultants, non-profits, etc.. We offer a business community for networking, education, transactions, and business ecosystem, as well as software as a service (SaaS) on a cloud platform. This is a democratic social enterprise incorporated as a co-operative based in Alberta but serving small business across Canada. We do better business together.