Contains parts of the theory needed for writing ISM software. Techniques are introduced which are applicable to machine construction of digraph maps.

A description of a new kind of flowchart, designed to incorporate not only events and activities but also decision and logic functions. DELTA charts can display a number of different options, as well as "loops" in project plans, at the research and development stage. A slightly modified version of this paper was later published in Battelle Monograph No. 1 “A Unified Systems Engineering Concept.”

Managers, when confronted with large complex problems (problem situations), must be aware that the policy of, or a habit of, or a methodology of ideas and methods which work for simpler problems can become a disaster when applied to problem situations with complex origins, multiple root causes and unquestionably difficult solutions. See also, “Stalking the Killer Assumptions.” Presentation given 1 October 1998 at the Institute of Public Policy (TIPP) Colloquium, George Mason University.

ABSTRACT: A mathematical basis is presented for possible use in evaluating more accurately the various elements which must be considered in group decision-making. The term "dimensionality" is given a new meaning, describing the limits of inter-relationship between the elements. The triangular "quad" figure is introduced as a method of graphic portrayal of hierarchically related element. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man & Cybernetics, 14-17 October 1986, Atlanta, Georgia. See also, “Dimensionality.”

A broad summary of Warfield’s “essential conclusions,” which he reached during his research on complexity. Provides definition, description, ways of measuring and suggestions for reducing complexity. Is similar to his seminar talk “The Great University.”

Paul Bugl, a professor of Mathematics at University of Hartford wrote this informative and positive review of Warfield's book The Mathematics of Structure (Palm Harbor, FL: AJAR, 2002).

The work of George Miller and H. A. Simon is reinterpreted from the perspective of mathematical logic, showing substantive reasons for the conclusion that three is the 'magical number,' especially in system design theory. For the transparencies to accompany this lecture, see "The Magical Number Three--Plus or Minus Zero (transparencies)." Presented at the International Conference of Society for General Systems Research, 1-6 June 1987, Budapest, Hungary.

A satirical attack on fuzzy or faddish thinking. This manuscript originated as an email contribution to the Learning Organization listserve.

Building on Charles S. Peirce's ideas on symbolic logic and the organization of human knowledge, this is a presentation of a model of information-gathering and processing which will reliably and incrementally increase humanity's storehouse of accurate, usable scientific knowledge. In part, this paper is a protest against current enshrinement of the superficial and insufficient 'artificial intelligence', (a widely utilized methodology which is said to be superficial and insufficient for human needs). Includes discussion of the…

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Considered by Warfield to be one of his most important papers, this is a description of the seven Interactive Management processes developed at the Center for Interactive Management at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. It deals with an approach to how humans might be able to tackle and solve the "gigantic mess" problems of society which are currently beyond human endeavor and often beyond human intellectual grasp. This was the Society for General Systems…

The cascading weight of transitivity is made clear using layman’s terms. Explains the need for publicly viewed structural models and discusses use of, and need for, problematiques. Used as a classroom handout at the Defense Systems Management College where Warfield conducted a series of Interactive Management workshops and lectures for the teaching staff.