[Ailist] AI: How much theory to give?

[Lionel Boxer]

Being a business consultant and an academic, I would suggest keep theory
out of non-academic writing.  Most people are too busy and do not have
the spare capacity to deal with theory.

I have made the mistake of talking theory to people who just do not care
and regret it.

So, I agree with Dan.

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>>> "Dan Saint" <dansaint at ceoexpress.com> 06/08/07 3:59 AM >>>
No theory should be offered. Only thoughtful inquiry and process.

When we turn the light switch on in a dark room, we don't explain where
electricity comes from or how the light bulb works.





----- Original Message -----
> I will be undertaking an AI process across the country to look at
racial
> diversity and tolerance.  In each of the cities where we will be
> travelling
> to, we will be grouping the key project stakeholders to listen and
record
> their experiences and stories.  I was wondering how much background or
> theory on AI colleagues give to the stakeholders before or after the
> storytelling?
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Ray Calabrese ray_calabrese at cox.net
> Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:04:11 -0500
> To: ailist at lists.business.utah.edu
> Subject: [Ailist] AI and Evaluation
>
>
> Colleagues,
>
> Attached is an article where AI has been used effectively as an
> evaluation tool. I hope you enjoy it and can see applications to your
> work.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Ray
>
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