Posts by Andrew Stotz

Mapping More of the Process: Path for Improvement (Part 10)

What if you could tackle a persistent problem without guesswork? In Part 10 of the Path to Improvement series, John Dues and Andrew Stotz discuss how John’s team uses Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to calm a chaotic process with precision. Discover how to shift from blame to solutions by leveraging data and Deming thinking.

Mapping the Process: Path to Improvement (Part 9)

In this episode, John Dues continues his exploration of Deming’s philosophy in action, focusing on chronic absenteeism. As part of their third PDSA cycle, John’s team shifts from individual interventions to process standardization—mapping how each of their four campuses handles attendance interventions.

Getting Started with Quality as an Organizational Strategy: A Conversation with Cliff Norman and David Williams

Why would any leader choose to take on a transformation that requires rethinking how they lead, how their organization functions, and how they learn?

Powerful Learning with PDSA: Path for Improvement (Part 8)

It’s time for PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) Cycle 2 in John Dues’ journey to reduce chronic absenteeism in his schools. His team is using PDSA to quickly test ideas and learn on a small scale. Find out what happened and how PDSA can be a powerful tool for learning.

Don’t Be Limited by Quality Management: Misunderstanding Quality (Part 13)

How does “quality” apply in all areas of an organization? In this final episode of the Misunderstanding Quality series, Bill Bellows and host Andrew Stotz discuss lessons from the first twelve episodes, and the big ah-ha moments that happen when we stop limiting our thinking.