Patterns, Semiotics, and Measurement LO15658

T.J. Elliott (tjell@IDT.NET)
Wed, 05 Nov 1997 18:43:22 -0800

Replying to LO15576 --

Jeff Blumberg wrote:

> I'm the one doing research on complexity and cost management.
> I've enjoyed the last couple of posts by Ben and Gene, especially
> Ben's anon friend re: measurement and managing.
> This is my line of thinking exactly.
>
> Non-linear measurements are possible with fractal mathematics, we
> need to consider this. And Pattern, pattern modelling is, I believe,
> the solution to performance measurement in learning orgs.
>
> Okay, I suppose part of the solution.
>
> The world of pattern is another whole new dimension.
>
> I'm quietly observing an interesting list discussion on patterns
> software. Not sure of the address right now.
>
> Anyone who wants to sprout forth any sort of knowledge about
> measurement had better start getting into the world of pattern.
> Good starting point is Chris Alexander's "PATTERN LANGUAGE"

For some information on this you might check out
http://portal.research.bell-labs.com/orgs/ssr/people/cope/Patterns/Process/index.html

It is connected to a much larger web site with lots of other stuff on
Alexander and patterns from the computer side. I found it fascinating
and was very grateful for the push in that direction. 

-- 
T.J. Elliott
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