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Contributing to 6D Foraging Methodology

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the 6D Foraging Methodology.

Ways to Contribute

1. Case Studies

Share your application of the methodology:

  • Industry: What sector?
  • Origin: What was the visible problem?
  • Cascade: How did it propagate?
  • Multiplier: What was the hidden cost ratio?
  • Learnings: What patterns did you observe?

Submit case studies via pull request to the cases/ directory.

2. Pattern Documentation

Identified a recurring cascade pattern? Document it:

  • Pattern name
  • Typical cascade sequence
  • Industries where it appears
  • Warning signals
  • Intervention points

3. Methodology Refinements

Suggestions for improving the framework:

  • Dimension definitions
  • Scoring calibration
  • Cascade mapping techniques
  • Quantification methods

4. Translations

Help make the methodology accessible in other languages.

5. Tooling

Build tools that implement the methodology:

  • Spreadsheet templates
  • Analysis software
  • Visualization tools
  • Integration with existing platforms

Contribution Process

For Documentation Changes

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a branch (feature/your-contribution)
  3. Make your changes
  4. Submit a pull request with clear description

For Methodology Changes

Major methodology changes require discussion:

  1. Open an issue describing the proposed change
  2. Include rationale and evidence
  3. Allow community discussion
  4. If accepted, submit pull request

For Case Studies

  1. Use the case study template (see cases/TEMPLATE.md)
  2. Anonymize sensitive information
  3. Include quantified results where possible
  4. Submit via pull request

Guidelines

Writing Style

  • Clear, concise language
  • Evidence-based claims
  • Practical over theoretical
  • Accessible to non-experts

Code of Conduct

  • Be respectful and constructive
  • Welcome diverse perspectives
  • Focus on improving the methodology
  • Give credit where due

Attribution

All contributions will be acknowledged. Significant contributions may be cited in future versions.

Questions?

Recognition

Contributors will be recognized in:

  • CONTRIBUTORS.md file
  • Release notes for significant additions
  • Case study attributions (with permission)

Thank you for helping improve the 6D Foraging Methodology.

"The cascade is always bigger than it looks. Together we can see more of it." 🐦