Discussion of the role of human fallibility in quality control in systems design, which is often overlooked as a factor. The Six-Sigma method, for instance, is the standard approach to quality control but overlooks human fallibility. The Work Program of Complexity, in contrast, recognizes the human dimension and is therefore a superior method.

Descriptions and photographs of Interactive Management Workshop for Hydraulic Systems Division at Parker-Hannifin in 2007.

Explains the differences between multicasual and unicasual events and underscores the need to treat the two differently.

To view the full copyrighted abstract written in Warfield's own words please use http://ebot.gmu.edu/handle/1920/3394.

Exploration of different enlightenment strategies. Beginning axiomatic origins from Kant and Peirce, six strategies are identified, along with one of their particular exponents. They are: Comte’s positivism, Le Moigne’s constructivism, Rabinow’s “return to founders”, Rabinow’s “absorb and surpass”, von Glasersfeld’s “radical constructivism” and Foucalt’s “coherent inquiry.” After discussing the shortcomings of these strategies, concludes with Foucault’s thought as connected to structural modeling, argued to be the pinnacle of enlightenment strategies.

Contends that applying the Work Program of Complexity to develop a problematique can assist high-level managers make better and more informed decisions when faced with complex problems. Provides examples to support claim.

Discussion of different types of problematiques which are created using the Nominal Group Technique and Interpretive Structural Modeling. The problematique is a graphical portrayal of a specific aspect of complexity and is a useful alternative to prose when dealing with complex problems. This is a slightly edited version of a paper titled "Discovery and Complexity: A Small Anthology of Problematiques with Interpretations."

Argues that colleges and universities should draw from systems research to improve the design education of future political leaders.

An inventory of the Warfield Digital Collection separating the 119 items into 12 categories: Course materials, Image, Interview, Letter, News item, Notes, Paper, Patent, Photo, Presentation, Proposal, Report, Video.

Discussion of the seven major shortcoming of economics: Linguistic Escalation, Blurred Distinctions, Mathematical Myopia, Absent Graphics, Hermit Mentality and Incompatible Variety. Designed to serve as a companion piece to "Creating an Interactive Systems Science Program in Higher Education."

Published in 2006 at China University of Mining & Technology (CUMT) in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, 221008, P. R. China. This translation was done by students and associates of Dean of Business School Dr. Xuefeng Song. Xuefeng in the year 1999-2000 was a visiting scholar at George Mason University, where he studied under John Warfield.