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W. Edward Deming Discussing the Leadership We Need in Our Organizations

Deming Institute

This is a very interesting interview with W. Edwards Deming by Bill Scherkenbach (recording in February 1984, during this time Bill Scherkenbach worked at Ford and Deming was consulting with Ford). Dr. Deming discusses the importance of talking to those doing the work. Well, what is holding you back?

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Dr. Deming on Leadership

Deming Institute

This is the sixth post in our Deming on Management series. This series provides resources for those interested in learning more about particular topics related to W. Edwards Deming’s ideas. View our previous Deming on Management posts , including: Appreciation for a System, the PDSA Cycle, and Psychology.

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Deming’s Ideas in Action: Trader Joe’s Culture

Deming Institute

An understanding of Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge provides new lenses * to view the world. And that clear vision can help managers lead their organizations more effectively. We can learn both from organizations intentionally applying Deming’s ideas and those that are not necessarily doing so.

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April 2015 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the April 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival. No matter how much research you do or how fervently you hope for a certain outcome, reality tends to dish out different outcomes sometimes than the ones we want or hope for. As leaders, we are constantly dealing with the equivalent of busted brackets.

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Video of W. Edwards Deming at Western Connecticut State University in 1990

Deming Institute

Presentation by W. Edwards Deming at Western CT State University – February 1990. We are being ruined by best efforts without knowledge. Sure we want best efforts but guided with knowledge. Our problem is best efforts. There is innate need for self-esteem and respect. We destroyed our people.

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The Most Popular Posts on The W. Edwards Deming Institute Blog in 2016

Deming Institute

The 20 most popular post on our blog this year (by page views reported by our analytic tool): Myth: If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Manage It (2015). 2015 Deming Prize Awardees (2015) *. Deming and Lean: The Disparities and Similarities (2013). Deming’s 14 Points for Management (2013). Inspection is too late.

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Deming’s Ideas in Action: Trader Joe’s Culture

Deming Institute

An understanding of Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge provides new lenses * to view the world. And that clear vision can help managers lead their organizations more effectively. We can learn both from organizations intentionally applying Deming’s ideas and those that are not necessarily doing so.

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