Q-SYS Q Integration

We have been talking quite a bit about integration. What exactly does that mean you many ask? Webster defines integration as:

Main Entry: in·te·gra·tion
Pronunciation: "in-t&-'grA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act or process or an instance of integrating : as
a : incorporation as equals into society or an organization of individuals of different groups (as races)
b : coordination of mental processes into a normal effective personality or with the individual's environment

Integrate is further defined as:

Main Entry: in·te·grate
Pronunciation: 'in-t&-"grAt
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -grat·ed; -grat·ing
Etymology: Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer
transitive senses
1 : to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : UNITE
2 : to find the integral of (as a function or equation)
3 a : to unite with something else b : to incorporate into a larger unit
4 a : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization b : DESEGREGATE <integrate school districts>

The true meaning of "Q-Integration" may best be grasped by the following set of somewhat fictional stories contained in the next two Chapters.

An example of true "Q-Integration" is the "Q-Doc" system as supported by the "Q-Server". See Jay's quote above.

The "Q-System of Scouting" applies this same thought to Scouting as a whole. So true "Q-Integration" is simply nothing much more than that, the combining of people, computer systems and programing into a cohesive whole. Learning to recognize opportunity and engage the system is what this Doctoral Thesis is about.

It is process oriented and planning based. The holistic approach creates a synergy which results in a greater volume of output than a system without such integrated thinking. "Q-Docs" and it's server is the classic example of this type of thought.

The first five "Principles of Q", the ones about realtionships with people and with God, again is the same type of holistic thinking. Through cooperation, tollerance and acceptance, more can be accomplished. Another age old truth and one we discovered a long time ago in the "Pre-Q" era,

It is difficult to fully put the concept of "Q-Integration" into words. We hope those last examples and the stories that follow in this Chapter, will allow you to gain some insight into this phenomon.

We therefore at this point will simply share our lore and interject some lessons along the way. Enjoy your journey into the "Quality-World", the "World of Q-Scouting".

CONTENTS INTEGRATE PACK TROOP CREW POST GIRL SCOUTS OA Q EVENTS				"Q-Docs" are a core value repository that stimulates ideas. I've had a vague concept like that for a while, and that's the best way to explain it so far. Each of us is more with the others. "Q-Docs" amplifies that. Jay Kuivinen
				We have been talking quite a bit about integration. What exactly does that mean you many ask? Webster defines integration as: Main Entry: in·te·gra·tion Pronunciation: "in-t&-'grA-sh&n Function: noun 1 : the act or process or an instance of integrating : as a : incorporation as equals into society or an organization of individuals of different groups (as races) b : coordination of mental processes into a normal effective personality or with the individual's environment Integrate is further defined as: Main Entry: in·te·grate Pronunciation: 'in-t&-"grAt Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -grat·ed; -grat·ing Etymology: Latin integratus, past participle of integrare, from integr-, integer transitive senses 1 : to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : UNITE 2 : to find the integral of (as a function or equation) 3 a : to unite with something else b : to incorporate into a larger unit 4 a : to end the segregation of and bring into equal membership in society or an organization b : DESEGREGATE <integrate school districts> The true meaning of "Q-Integration" may best be grasped by the following set of somewhat fictional stories contained in the next two Chapters. An example of true "Q-Integration" is the "Q-Doc" system as supported by the "Q-Server". See Jay's quote above. The "Q-System of Scouting" applies this same thought to Scouting as a whole. So true "Q-Integration" is simply nothing much more than that, the combining of people, computer systems and programing into a cohesive whole. Learning to recognize opportunity and engage the system is what this Doctoral Thesis is about. It is process oriented and planning based. The holistic approach creates a synergy which results in a greater volume of output than a system without such integrated thinking. "Q-Docs" and it's server is the classic example of this type of thought. The first five "Principles of Q", the ones about realtionships with people and with God, again is the same type of holistic thinking. Through cooperation, tollerance and acceptance, more can be accomplished. Another age old truth and one we discovered a long time ago in the "Pre-Q" era, It is difficult to fully put the concept of "Q-Integration" into words. We hope those last examples and the stories that follow in this Chapter, will allow you to gain some insight into this phenomon. We therefore at this point will simply share our lore and interject some lessons along the way. Enjoy your journey into the "Quality-World", the "World of Q-Scouting".


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