A strategic communications package for the Battlefield Operation and Awareness (BOA) and Combat Waffle Studios (CWS)
This repository contains a complete presentation package demonstrating how BOA can improve volunteer retention, communication, recognition, onboarding, and operational efficiency through collaboration with Combat Waffle Studios.
View the flagship presentation →
A polished, Ghost of Tabor-inspired dark-theme website with:
- Hero section with key metrics
- State of BOA with growth timeline
- Challenges identified (framed as organizational risks, not grievances)
- BOA contributions with visual impact cards
- Three detailed proposals: BOA Bot, Recognition Program, Knowledge Base
- Communication opportunities (technical transparency)
- Partnership vision with phased roadmap
- Impact vs. effort matrix
Five hand-drawn style diagrams for use in presentations. Open any .excalidraw file at excalidraw.com by drag-and-drop.
| # | Diagram | File | Elements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partnership Overview — BOA needs + CWS capabilities → 3 proposals | docs/diagrams/01-partnership-overview.excalidraw |
44 |
| 2 | BOA Bot Architecture — 5 modules, data flow, security, hosting | docs/diagrams/02-bot-architecture.excalidraw |
44 |
| 3 | Recognition Program — 6-tier milestones, retention impact, career value | docs/diagrams/03-recognition-program.excalidraw |
69 |
| 4 | Knowledge Base IA — Folder structure, volunteer journey, metrics | docs/diagrams/04-knowledge-base.excalidraw |
65 |
| 5 | Phased Roadmap — 3 phases, timeline, combined impact metrics | docs/diagrams/05-roadmap-timeline.excalidraw |
72 |
All diagrams use the dark theme (#0a0b0e background) matching the presentation website.
boa-partnership/
├── docs/
│ ├── index.html ← 🌐 FLAGSHIP PRESENTATION WEBSITE
│ ├── executive-brief.md ← Deliverable 1: One-page executive summary
│ └── meeting-playbook.md ← Deliverable 6: Meeting strategy & playbook
├── presentation/
│ ├── slides.md ← Deliverable 2: 10-slide deck content
│ └── speaker-notes.md ← Deliverable 2: Expanded speaker notes
├── bot-proposal/
│ └── proposal.md ← Deliverable 3: BOA Bot formal proposal
├── recognition-program/
│ ├── program.md ← Deliverable 4: Recognition program overview
│ └── example-letter-template.md ← Sample recommendation letter
├── knowledge-base/
│ ├── plan.md ← Deliverable 5: Knowledge base architecture
│ ├── ia-diagram.md ← Information architecture diagrams
│ └── sample-pages.md ← Sample page templates
└── README.md ← You are here
| # | Deliverable | File | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Brief | docs/executive-brief.md |
✅ |
| 2 | Presentation Deck (10 slides + speaker notes) | presentation/slides.md + presentation/speaker-notes.md |
✅ |
| 3 | BOA Bot Proposal | bot-proposal/proposal.md |
✅ |
| 4 | Volunteer Recognition Program | recognition-program/program.md |
✅ |
| 5 | Knowledge Base Plan | knowledge-base/plan.md |
✅ |
| 6 | Meeting Strategy & Playbook | docs/meeting-playbook.md |
✅ |
| — | Flagship Website | docs/index.html |
✅ |
- BOA has grown 3× in two years — infrastructure hasn't kept pace
- 35% 12-month retention (down from 48%) — recognition programs improve this by 30-40%
- 642-876 hours/year can be saved through automation (BOA Bot)
- 78% of volunteers say more recognition would increase satisfaction
- Only 25% of decisions are documented — knowledge base eliminates this risk
- EU coverage gaps from leadership departures — targeted recruitment closes them
- 150+ events, 50+ leaders mentored — BOA's track record speaks for itself
| Low Effort | High Effort | |
|---|---|---|
| High Impact | ✅ Recognition Program ✅ Knowledge Base |
🎯 BOA Bot |
| Low Impact | 📋 EU Recruitment | ⏸️ Deprioritize |
Recommended sequence: Quick wins first (Recognition + Knowledge Base), then flagship project (Bot), then expansion (Technical collaboration).
- Open with BOA's track record and appreciation (Slide 1-4)
- Present challenges honestly — as opportunities, not complaints (Slide 5)
- Lead with Recognition Program — highest approval likelihood, near-zero cost
- Introduce Knowledge Base — quick win, high ROI
- Present BOA Bot — medium-term flagship, frame as force multiplier
- Discuss Communication — technical transparency as trust-building
- Close with Vision — phased approach, co-designed partnership
- Professional, respectful, collaborative — never demanding
- Data-driven — use specific numbers and examples
- Frame as opportunities — not grievances or requests
- "We" and "together" — not "we need" or "you should"
- Honest about challenges — transparency builds trust
- Be human — this is a community conversation, not a boardroom pitch
Prepared by DonZzzilla, Lead BOA · June 2026