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Russell Ackoff on Learning, Risks and Development

Deming Institute

Ackoff spends a great deal of time in this presentation on the importance of learning for the long term success of organizations. Being taught is one of the worst ways to learn anything. … If the students want to learn what should they do? . … If the students want to learn what should they do?

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Deming on Management: Education

Deming Institute

This series provides resources for those interested in learning more about particular topics related to W. A Powerful Tool: The Capacity Matrix. Support Learning with an Understanding of Psychology and Systems Thinking. Finding Joy In Learning: Applying Deming’s Theory to Schools. Edwards Deming’s ideas.

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The “String” Theory of Systems Management in Schools

Deming Institute

Anyone who takes a systems perspective with regard to educational leadership likely understands and appreciates the power of these words. Randy Peters of Drake University*. As the ancient Eastern proverb goes, a prince once saw a musician tuning his sitar (stringed instrument). When the strings were too slack, the instrument would not play.

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Educate New Managers on Their New Responsibilities

Deming Institute

Still, the idea of courses to help people learn about how to be successful managers is a useful one. Far too often companies promote employees into management positions and expect them to fulfill the obligations of their new position without helping prepare them to meet their new responsibilities. Just be careful to choose the right content.

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Deming Inspired Innovation in Education

Deming Institute

The aim of the system of education is to provide meaningful learning experiences for youth in it’s day, for it’s future, in order to add value to society. It is easy for me to imagine the power of focusing on meaning in education. We are naturally curious and interested in learning.

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The Transformation from School Based Learning to Lifelong Learning

Deming Institute

This webcast shows Bjarne Wig’s presentation, The Transformation of Learning, at the 2015 Deming Research Seminar. See Bjarne’s research paper that forms the basis of the talk: The Transformation of Learning at the Work Place. Educational institutions are becoming dinosaurs with regard to the need for continuous learning.

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Seek to Improve How You Learn, Don’t Just Accept That You Can’t Do Better

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As a speaker or coach or teacher it is wise to learn what impacts how people absorb information and learn. Learning about how people learn and remember is important to allow you to communite well. Sure, learn these common traits to know how you need to take them into account when communicating with others.

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