The FLIRT Model of Crowdsourcing - The Updated Model and Background

Description

The model as it stands at present consists of five FLIRT elements that need to be considered and established as well as a view to the different levels of participation and how these different levels need to be taken into account in a crowdsourcing project.

The FLIRT elements are:

* Focus**
* Language
* Incentives
* Rules
* Tools

Although the model stresses continuous and open development through constant conversation and adjusting, the elements of the model connect to different levels of decision making, and can thus be, at least initially, thought of as sequential. The first task is to set up strategic Focus and goals for the project, after which tactical considerations, Language, Incentives and Rules can be considered. The most technical level is the Tools, and should be discussed only after the previous elements have been established to a sufficient extent. The following figure clarifies the division between the elements:

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