The Froggyback Curriculum Generation Process: Our Sourdough Standard

Our curriculum process is designed to do one thing: produce verifiable, FLITE-approved leaders who are ready for promotion. The process is not based on theory; it is a direct application of the Sourdough Standard—a framework proven for over 16 years by our nonprofit, T.E.N.T., which achieved a 90%+ success rate in the hardest control environment possible: Colorado’s Correctional Facilities.

Our process takes place in three core phases:

Phase I: The FLITE Framework

First, we establish the evaluative acid test that underpins all learning. We partner with an employer to integrate their specific technical needs with our proprietary FLITE framework. This ensures that the curriculum is not just about learning a technical skill, but about demonstrating the five key domains of leadership character while doing so:

Fidelity (Verifiable Honesty)

Longevity (Consistency Over Time)

Independence (Initiative and Self-Direction)

Timeliness (Anticipation and Preparation)

Engagement (Prosocial Presence and Reflection)

Phase II: The Lilypad Method

Once the framework is set, we structure the learning path using our Lilypad Method. This method is designed for individuals who may have wide variations in their existing skills. Instead of a rigid, one-size-fits-all path, our curriculum is designed to:

Identify Strengths: Pinpoint the participant's existing aptitudes.

Build Leaps: Use those strengths as a lilypad to build confidence and "leap" to areas that are currently weaker.

This approach, combined with existing Momentum Multipliers like an NCCER certification or a GED, allows participants to build a provable record of resilience and skill acquisition.

Phase III: The Recursion Loop

Finally, the curriculum is delivered through a process of recursion, or nested feedback loops. A technical classroom or on-the-job training site becomes a lab for observing FLITE in action.

Observable Proof: We don't just ask if a participant learned a skill; we observe how they respond to correction (Fidelity) , how they use their downtime (Independence) , and how they interact with their peers (Engagement).

Reflective Proof: Participants are required to engage in structured self-reflection, reporting on their intentions, challenges, and lessons learned . We look for "sweaty words"—the verifiable, vulnerable language of honesty under pressure.

This process combines verifiable technical skills with quantifiable proof of character, resulting in a graduate who has a hard to fake signal of their readiness to lead.