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Healthcare, Paradigm Shifts and the Influence of W.E. Deming

Deming Institute

In 2014 I presented a paper at the 20th Annual International Deming Research Seminar on the topic of “ Understanding and Application of Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge in Healthcare.” My goal was to find out why this body of knowledge seemed to be absent. I’m still hopeful, now more than ever. Here’s a simple example.

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Top Leadership Blog Posts

Michael Lee Stallard

She also provides a practical 4-step process to make a change in your attitude.” No technology or rote process can give you the “correct” plan – BUT a solid process for planning can guide you to the best plan for your team and you. A plan is a judgment about the best way to go about achieving an intended goal.”

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The November 2011 Leadership Development Carnival

Great Leadership By Dan

She also provides a practical 4-step process to make a change in your attitude.". No technology or rote process can give you the “correct” plan – BUT a solid process for planning can guide you to the best plan for your team and you. A plan is a judgment about the best way to go about achieving an intended goal.".

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Reflections on Dr. Deming’s Hospital Notes – What Has Changed Since 1990?

Deming Institute

I was happy to see John Hunter share the article on the Deming Institute blog last year , along with some context. The SHS journal article starts with a brief introduction, not in the original document, by Dr. Deming that summarizes the key points, all of which are still relevant today. The lesson learned?

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Deming’s Ideas Applied at Intermountain Healthcare Since 1988

Deming Institute

I like to share interesting articles (and other resources) that provide examples of organizations applying Deming’s ideas in practice. Edwards Deming’s process management theory. Edwards Deming cautioned against clinging to examples , and for good reason.

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The Value of Professional Conferences. Also Why Has There Been So Little Innovation?

Curious Cat

I took this photo after presenting a Deming 2 1/2 day seminar in Boston (at the Boston Fine Arts Museum – see more photos ). So I doubt it would be hard to rethink of whatever I had thought of back then and new technology would increase the possibilities. The benefits they bring are very hard to calculate.

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Change Management Is Bigger Than Leadership

Harvard Business Review

For example, would greater transparency be a goal? good pay by local standards in an Alabama plant), and hired outside designers leading to a new approach to design termed "fluidic sculpture.". For example, is there a RCC version of Hyundai's qualitivity? What allocation of decision-making roles would serve to bring desired scenes to life?