Rather unbelievable how limited network comprehension is and how slow people gain a network mindset. it is a real problem. Changing the org chart, moving the nodes and connections, in an effort to improve performance, is primitive org/social network analysis (SNA). People are often dismissive of the org chart. However, organizational hub and spoke network configurations are critical for continuity, resource allocation, governance and so forth. Org charts are often the formal networks of the organization.

Business patterns of repeatable behaviour and consistent use of methodology or tools Technical patterns of business enablement through provision of platforms Integration patterns that exploit rampant connectivity, API and SDK model Agile patterns that embrace iteration and enable constant innovation Customer experience and UX patterns that redefine business models purely from the perspective of the customer/user Ecosystem patterns that both map and enable the complex systems of business without borders

Was mir an seiner These latürnich schwer zupass kommt, ist die Tatsache, dass sie mich in meiner Überzeugung unterstützt, dass wir, wenn wir ein "demokratisches" Netz haben wollen, in dem die Produktionswerkzeuge in den Händen möglichst vieler liegen, wir nicht anders können, als die Technologie so einfach wie möglich zu gestalten. Und umgekehrt sollten wir bei denen die komplexe Technologien fordern und fördern, vorsichtig sein, ob sie nicht einen Zentralismus im Netz befördern oder gar aktiv zentralistische Ziele verfolgen.

Erfolgreiche Architekten verwenden (Standard-)Templates, Lösungsmuster und Checklisten, um ihre Produktivität zu steigern und ihre Qualität zu verbessern.

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Design patterns serve as tools to communicate ideas, solutions, and knowledge about commonly recurring design problems. User interface design patterns help designers and developers create the most effective and usable interface for a particular situation.

Patterns can be expressed hierarchically, with each level representing a different level of granularity, and there may be many different ways to (physically) implement each pattern.

ein brillianter Architekturtheoretiker oder ein vergeblicher Versuch, Architektur zu definieren?

Vor zwanzig Jahren formulierte Christopher Alexander, ein Architekt und Mathematiker eine Architekturtheorie die bis heute in Diskussion ist: das Auflösen von Architektur in elementare pattern und ihre Beziehungen. Er beschrieb 253 solcher Muster (pattern), die in Architektur und Stadtplanung die Lösung von Architektur definieren. Wie zu erwarten überschlugen sich die Kritiker (Architekten) und Anhänger (Menschen) in den Reflexionen zu diesen oft so banal und logisch klingenden Theorie zu einer humanen Architektur, die ihre Basis in elementaren Bedürfnissen (human needs) der Menschen hat. Der theoretische Ansatz geht teilweise auf die Philosophie und Naturbetrachtungen östlicher und asiatischer Kulturen zurück.

6 steps to enhance your wiki’s chances of being STOLEN, and the patterns to make it happen | Future Changes

* STOLEN principle – 6 basic features each identified by the letters STOLEN, which if considered could increase the wikis chances of being successful
* Specific Overall Objective – Magnet, FAQ Timely – Set Window of Discussion, Lunch Menu Ownership – MySpace, BarnRaising, PageOwnership Localised objective – StartingPoint, EmptyPages, Scaffold Engagement rules – Invitation, Welcoming Navigation – Automatic Index, Seed it with content, Too much structure

some resources on the subject of Evolutionary Architecture and Emergent Design (which is closely related to refactoring, restructuring and reengineering).

Putting a working hack together in just 24 hours is hard graft. When you are trying to get your pythons to catch the rubies that have been left on some train tracks, or whatever it is you developers do, user experience may not be your primary concern.

Especially when there is also usually the distraction of beer, pizza and Rock Band.

To treat anything in a “taken-for-granted” way can, at worst, be terminal and, at best, stifle creativity and innovation. This is not a matter of trying to ‘do away with’ these assumptions or to ‘design them out’ in some way. They are a natural dynamic of organization - formed, reinforced and potentially changed through the ongoing conversational process of shared sense making. But it is important for managers to raise their awareness of the patterning process. And to take responsibility for their own contribution to the patterns that emerge, as role models (good or bad!) and 'organizational symbols'.

A handy “recipe book” of wiki-based guides to managing, establishing, marketing and operating coworking communities and spaces, Joseph Holstein’s “Patterns for Coworking” is an invaluable distillation of the collective knowledge of the global coworking community.

Usability ist Sache von Konzept und Design.