THE DEMING INSTITUTE BLOG
Appreciation for a System, Continual Improvement, Education
|Reconsidering the Impact of Systems
In this guest post, Dr. Doug Stilwell explores a transformative encounter with a student on the dual nature of systems, and how his thinking shifted.
Appreciation for a System, Continual Improvement, Theory of Knowledge
|Extraordinary Results
This is the final installation of Martin Laurent's story of transforming a GM plant using the Deming philosophy. He shares the extraordinary results of his team's efforts.
Appreciation for a System, respect for people
|Our Unique System
Martin Laurent's story of transforming a GM plant using Deming continues. (Part 3 in a 4-Part Series)
Continual Improvement, Deming's Ideas in Action, System of Profound Knowledge
|Putting Deming Thinking into Practice
Marty Laurent describes how he took Deming thinking into a GM plant. He adapted to meet the local conditions and, over nine years, his team achieved tremendous success. (Part 2 in a 4-part series.)
Deming Philosophy, System of Profound Knowledge | 2 Comments
|15 Minutes That Lasted 6 Hours
Guest post by Marty Laurent: My 15-minute presentation lasted 6 hours. By the end, I had learned more from Dr. Deming than I had in all my years in college. (Part 1 in 4-part series.)
Appreciation for a System, Education, Education | 3 Comments
|Education at a Crossroads: The Perils of Competition in K-12 Education
The aim of this article is to specifically address the topic of competition among schools and districts as a means to improve the performance of the education system. (Hint: it doesn't work!)
Deming Legacy, Dr. Deming | 3 Comments
|A Toast to Dr. W. Edwards Deming in Honor of his Birthday
It is a great pleasure to offer a toast to Dr. Deming. He was a friend and mentor for 30 years. I cried when he died and would cry again today if I were here with you. And I am not alone. Dr. Deming touched many people’s lives in a very deep way.
Psychology, Understanding Variation | 3 Comments
|It’s More than Numbers: New Insights About Common and Special Cause Variation
In this guest post, Dr. Doug Stilwell shares his fresh insight into common and special cause variation - and how that concept can apply to emotions.
Deming Legacy, Dr. Deming, Education | 5 Comments
|The Joy and Irony of a Leadership Career
In this guest post, Dr. Doug Stilwell reflects on his long career in education and shares the impact of Dr. Deming’s teachings on his work.
data, Understanding Variation | 1 Comment
|A Beginner’s Guide to Control Charts
The Deming philosophy is like an onion: it’s got layers. I’ve been studying the System of Profound Knowledge and all it entails for almost 2 years, and I’m at layer 4 or 5, I think. I love the aspects I understand and how my thinking has changed. Plus, I’m constantly learning new things that shift […]