I dreamed that I was part of a project team developing a mobile app for a Buddhist organization. Once the app was developed, we distributed it to many people, hoping they would participate in the testing.
As I was writing promotional material, I emphasized that the beta version of the app needed more participants to improve. However, I started receiving strong objections from the community, who were unhappy with the number of issues in the beta version and even prohibited its use.
I felt very frustrated. Despite clearly stating that it was a beta version, it was misunderstood, and I wanted to give up. I thought, despite our good intentions and the best efforts within our limited resources, we still faced criticism. It seemed that doing something we believed was good was not easy.
Sister Melody encouraged me and suggested making the beta label more prominent to prevent such misunderstandings.
Our project team held a meeting to discuss how to make the project more rigorous, attract more participants, and improve it to reduce complaints.
夢見我在一個專案團隊，幫佛教團體開發手機 APP。程式開發完成，我們分送給許多人，希望他們一起來參與測試。
我在寫推廣文章，表示測試版的 APP 需要更多人參與測試，才會越來越好。但我開始收到師兄師姐們的意見反彈，認為測試版本有這麼多的問題，反正就是嚴厲反對，也禁止大家使用。
我覺得相當沮喪。明明就已經告知是測試版本，還會受到誤解，讓我都想放棄。心想明明是一片善意，而且在有限資源下，我們都已經測成這樣，然後還被罵，覺得要做一件自以為善的事，其實並不容易。
Melody 師姐來鼓勵我，提議要將測試版的標註放大，讓大家知道這是測試版本，來避免這樣子的誤會產生。
我們專案小組聚會討論，商量要如何把專案做得更嚴謹，讓更多人可以參與，如何做到更好，讓怨言變少。
Ending 1: Community Embracement
After implementing Sister Melody's suggestion to make the beta label more prominent, the community starts to understand that the app is a work in progress. Gradually, they become more supportive and enthusiastic about contributing to its improvement. Feedback becomes constructive, and the app evolves rapidly, turning into a successful and widely appreciated tool for the Buddhist organization. The team feels a deep sense of accomplishment and unity.
Ending 2: Innovative Breakthrough
During the project team meeting, a brilliant idea emerges: to create a user-friendly feedback system within the app. This system allows users to easily report bugs and suggest improvements. The idea revolutionizes the testing phase, making it engaging and efficient. The community starts to see their contributions making a real difference, fostering a sense of collaboration and shared purpose. The app development accelerates, leading to a highly successful launch.
Ending 3: Personal Growth
Despite the initial criticism and your feelings of frustration, you decide to focus on personal growth. You start attending workshops on project management and communication, gaining new skills and perspectives. These changes reflect in your approach, and over time, the team’s efforts gain recognition. The community gradually warms up to the app, appreciating the transparency and the improvements made. The journey transforms into a powerful learning experience for you and your team.
Ending 4: Alternative Path
Instead of continuing with the app project in its current form, you and the team decide to pivot based on the feedback. You brainstorm and come up with an entirely new approach that addresses the core needs of the community more effectively. The new direction resonates deeply with the users, and the project gains momentum and widespread support. This shift not only saves the project but turns it into an innovative success story.
Ending 5: External Validation
Feeling the weight of the criticism, you decide to seek external validation and expertise. You bring in an experienced consultant to review the project. The consultant provides valuable insights and suggests strategic adjustments. Implementing these changes brings a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the project. The community notices the improvements and starts to embrace the app, leading to a successful and harmonious adoption.
Each of these endings explores different resolutions, emphasizing community engagement, innovation, personal growth, strategic shifts, and external support.