HerNest Interactive Diagnostic Tool

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Where Emotions Become Intelligence

Interactive Diagnostic Tool

Identify the System

What system are we assessing? Be specific about the context.

System Name

Brief Description

What Does the System Pay For?

Select only what is explicitly provided by the system.

Pay/Stipend: Direct financial compensation Paid Time: Compensated hours, leave, flexibility Resources/Tools: Equipment, software, materials provided Infrastructure: Workspace, utilities, reliable systems Formal Access: Training, networks, growth opportunities

Human Cost Assessment

Identify the costs participants actually bear. Be honest about what participation requires.

Emotional Costs

Chronic stress or burnout Feeling invisible or replaceable Unpaid emotional labor or care work

Cognitive Costs

Unclear roles or expectations Mental overload or constant problem-solving Filling system gaps with personal capacity

Environmental Costs

Distance or commute burden Unreliable infrastructure Energy-draining environment

Opportunity Costs

Blocked growth or learning paths Missed networks or connections Life timeline delays

Asset or Debt?

Based on your observations, what is the overall effect of participation over time?

Building Assets Participation increases capacity

Mixed/Neutral Both present, unclear which wins

Accumulating Debt Participation drains capacity

Early Warning Signals

Have you observed any of these signals? Remember: silence is data.

Silence: Emotional withdrawal, disengagement Compliance without care: Going through motions Increased errors: Mistakes, missed deadlines Disappearance: Absenteeism, dropout, turnover Leakage: Systemic failure, mass exodus

Time Duration

How long has this system been operating in its current state?

< 6 months Recently established

6 months – 2 years Patterns emerging

> 2 years Established patterns

System

What System Provides

Human Costs Identified

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