When Aggregates Fail
In general, any expression of performance that applies to a department can, if the data system is configured properly, be stated in relation to individual… Read More »When Aggregates Fail
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Fugues of Operational Market Alignment
In the “Ecology of Metrics,” I wrote about “alignment” being a type of metric; alignment can measure the extent to which an organization’s supply or… Read More »Fugues of Operational Market Alignment
The Theory of Theory
Since I am sometimes asked to explain phenomena in the absence of data, it becomes necessary to determine what data is required to explain phenomena. … Read More »The Theory of Theory
Infereferencing Algorithm
I once posted about making use of narrative objects. In this blog, I will be discussing an algorithm that supports the creation of these objects. … Read More »Infereferencing Algorithm
Character Analysis in Production and Sales
A fictitious retailer which I am calling Malwart sells automobiles and automotive parts. On this blog I will be focused on the sale of a… Read More »Character Analysis in Production and Sales
Sequenced Differential Lattices and Randomness
The images on this blog are from an algorithmic environment that I first developed about 15 years ago – rendered using a graphical system that… Read More »Sequenced Differential Lattices and Randomness
Astrology, Homicide Cases, and Everything Else
The “three wise men” in the story of the nativity are believed to be Magi or Zoroastrians. As the story goes, these three wise men… Read More »Astrology, Homicide Cases, and Everything Else
Social Metrics from Parallel Narrative Objects
At times it might be desirable to determine what storylines on a narrative database contain certain key elements. In the example below, the object “Alien… Read More »Social Metrics from Parallel Narrative Objects
Being an Ontologist
I am sometimes asked whether I am working on the stats, whether I am making progress on the stats, and what I do with all… Read More »Being an Ontologist
Externalizing to Structural Capital
I recall somebody mentioning that the former definition for insanity is doing an action repeatedly while expecting different results. Among the interests that I have… Read More »Externalizing to Structural Capital