In a message dated 11/14/2005 8:59:38 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought I would clarify one of my points/questions ... My comments are inline preceded by MM:, responsibility for modifying meaning and context is my own... Hope I am not misrepresenting my interlocutor.
MM: > how [might we] better function collectively as a network? DMcN: I don't know. Perhaps copy other successful networks ? http://debian.org ? MM: > what is the role of good management theory in the context of a network field devoted to a public good? DMcN: I'm not sure I understand the question. "Feed strength" and "Pick one, or pick none" and "Find partners" are all good management theory. MM: "Good Management Theory" ... Guides action of managers, that is, of an organization. Whose behavior is guided and how, in a network context? What do we as members of the network need to learn? Are some parties in the network (individuals or organizations) more critical (likely yes) ... And does their behavior have (dis)proportionate impact on the network? (Again, Folks: A very interesting discussion. A parallel line of inquiry might be undertaken by discussing the relative merits of various "community portals," the mechanism that may allow the local network to support efficient communications among the network as a whole and its various subparts. Discover Peoria is one such portal: www.discoverpeoria.com Anogther is from San Miguel de Allende in Mexico: www.portalsanmiguel Think Andrew Cohill and others have been laboring in the community portal world over the past several years. The discussion of community portals and their design and use could focus on the practical and visual, for those on the list who are less comfortable with the abstract. Which let me say, again, I found the discussion between MM and DMcN provocative. Don _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
