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Why Deming / Why Now / Working to transform “our” system

Deming Institute

Edwards Deming was the NBC Special (termed a “Whitepaper”), “If Japan Can, Why Can’t We?” His questions within resonated with me immediately, as I was a new supervisor for Bell Telephone. It was technologically advancing at a very rapid rate that was in evidence every day. Why Deming? Edwards Deming.

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What is Deming Online?

Deming Institute

Since we shared the “Why Deming, Why Now” video with you last month, many of you have been asking questions about Deming Online. We are so excited to tell you more about this new online learning center that The Deming Institute is creating. WHAT IS THE AIM OF DEMING ONLINE? Deming is needed now more than ever.

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What is Deming Online?

Deming Institute

Since we shared the “Why Deming, Why Now” video with you last month, many of you have been asking questions about Deming Online. We are so excited to tell you more about this new online learning center that The Deming Institute is creating. WHAT IS THE AIM OF DEMING ONLINE? Deming is needed now more than ever.

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The Pros And Cons Of People Analytics

The Horizons Tracker

Edwards Deming famously remarked that while we may trust in god, everyone else should bring data. The way organizations work is changing because of technology, and this is causing the rise of “digital trace data.” It’s a mindset that has underlined the recent desire to have data underpin decision-making.

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Applying Deming’s Management Ideas at the Great Plains Coca Cola Bottling Company

Deming Institute

This webcast shows Bob Browne ’s presentation, Profound Knowledge of the Real Thing, at the 2012 Annual Deming Conference. Among other things, this presentation is a good option for those seeking an example that provides historical business results of an organization practicing Deming management methods.

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Creating Technology Solutions that are Appropriate Given the System Context

Deming Institute

Kentaro Toyama ‘s presentation at the 2016 Annual Deming Institute Conference – Geek Heresy: Technology’s Law of Amplification. If technology is going to improve the lives of the world’s poorest, it must be grounded in a deep understanding of human behavior and an appreciation for cultural differences.”.

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Using Technology to Improve The Sharing of Knowledge

Curious Cat

Manu Vora kicked the discussion off with his post on The Gift of Knowledge Transfer Through Technology. I grew up surrounded by those seeking to improve management (Bill Hunter, George Box, Brian Joiner, Peter Scholtes…). Technology can help improve our adoption of better understanding. will help a great deal.