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Deming on Management: Appreciation for a System

The fourth post in our "Deming on Management" series, dive deeply into a wealth of resources on Appreciation for a System - one of the four aspects of Deming's System of Profound Knowledge (SoPK).

A Deming Gift for You this Giving Tuesday

It’s Giving Tuesday! And we’d like to celebrate with you, since generosity is at the heart of the Deming Philosophy. As a Deming person, you are generous with your time and expertise; many of you have contributed to this blog, offered valuable comments and insight, and shared posts with others in order to spread the […]

National and International Forum for Health Quality 2019

Executive Director Kevin Cahill will speak at the National and International Forum for Health Quality in Mexico City this week. The Mexican Ministry of Health hosts this annual event, with an attendance of over 2000 healthcare professionals.

2019 Deming Prize Winners

The Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) has announced the 2019 Deming Prize winners. Indian companies received 4 of the 5 awards.

Life Lessons from Russell Ackoff

Advisory Council Member Bill Bellows shares an as-yet unheard anecdote on siloed decision making from visionary Russ Ackoff.

True Improvement vs Illusion of Progress

What are five ingredients of true improvement? Peter Scholtes gives us answers as well as a 7-step model for improvement in this timeless presentation.

Connect with Your Deming Community on LinkedIn

Access the most exciting and relevant events and news happening in the broader Deming community.

Improving the Wood River Women’s Foundation Using Deming’s Ideas

Hear how learning about Deming through our in-person workshops made a huge impact on Wood River Women’s Foundation, in this video interview from our learning event partner Aileron.

The Gift of Dr. Deming

Today, on Dr. Deming’s Birthday, we honor him and celebrate his gifts to each of us.

Customer Satisfaction and The Deming Way at Gallery Furniture

"Let's fix the problem, not fix the employee." The passion Jim McIngvale ("Mattress Mack") of Gallery Furniture has for customers - and the Deming approach - comes through in this short but powerful interview with QualityMatters.
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