What will it look like if we put the whole Forest School Singapore establishment, her experience, track record, systems and capacity under the microscope and barometer that measure the corporate world?
Curious?
Let’s Try…
Here we go…
1. Experience & Track Record
(1.1) Over 50+ media and journal coverages in 10 years of existence
(1.2) Over 10,000 hours of Forest School practices done for children and community.
(1.3) Over 10,000 hours of Holding Space done for participants and community
(1.4) Over 5,000 hours of Reflection done on craft and practices
(1.5) Over 3,000 hours of Training Experimentation to develop the best experience
(1.6) Over 2,000 hours of Global Experience to learn from the wider global realm.
(1.7) Over 1,000 hours of Engagements with non-Forest School entities to cross-learn from them
(1.8) Over 200 articles written and publish, to share insights about the practice and approach
(1.9) Over 100 different iterations of Forest School Trainings have been developed and adapted.
(1.10) ALL Training and Processes are locally made in Singapore, by ourselves.
2. Capability Depth
(2.1) High Capability to manage groups of children, even at a 1:60 ratio.
(2.2) High Capability to manage Conflict Resolutions between children and community.
(2.3) High Capability when customising for the needs of the participants / community
(2.4) High Capability to adapt and provide rigorous training and consulting for communities.
3. Safety & Operation Cost
3.1 Risk-Benefit Assessments System & Ability
3.2 Self-Absorbed Insurance, Supported by our own resources
3.3 Recce and Scouting System & Ability
3.4 Safety Instinct Assessments System & Ability
3.5 Sustainability & Environment Assessments System & Ability
3.6 Pre-session preparation system & communication
3.7 Post-session follow up system & communication
4. Admin & Account Cost
4.1 Registration System
4.2 Emergency Communication System
4.3 Organising System for Smoother Comms/Ops
4.4 Financial Tracking System for Accountability
5. Marketing & Communication Cost
5.1 Design Capability
5.2 Storytelling Capability
5.3 Communication System for Engagement with Public & Customers
With the above itemised listings of work, processes and experience being in place, how much would you value the work?
Curious?
Let’s Try…
Here we go…
Organisation : Forest School Singapore
International and Local Recognition over 10 years —> $3,000,000
Rigorous Safety and Operational System —> $500,000
Authentic Communication System —> $250,000
Accountable Administrative System —> $50,000
Value : $3.8 Million
Person : practitioner / Trainer / Consultant
(what you actually will receive from him in ONE HOUR)
10,000+ practice hours —> $100/hour
10,000+ hold space hours —> $100/hour
1,000+ travel hours (for wider global practice) —> $100/hour
1,000+ engagement hours (for cross-synergy)—> $100/hour
1,000+ experimenting hours on training creation —> $100/hour
Value / hour : $500
Value / day (8h) : $4000
Value / month (20d) : $80,000
What do you think? Accurate? You can google Forest School Singapore, and search out the Museum and History to find out. hehe.
I do this, not to give a fix valuation or pricing to Forest School work. I wanted to share a perspective about Forest School work that show that it is more than “just a walk in the park”. All the practitioners, programs and organisations that is out there doing Forest School, put in alot of effort and time to learn, practice, reflect and improve. It may not be corporate flashy, but it is sincerely rigorous.
“May I be a protector for those without protection
A leader for those who journey
A boat, a bridge, a passage
For those desiring the further shore”– Shantideva
Written by : Darren Quek
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