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Who Was Dr. W. Edwards Deming?

Very few people in this world get to expand their horizons enough to accomplish several goals within their lifetime. Dr. William Edwards Deming was one of those few people who, historically, managed to do just that, with a very successful career that involved engineering, teaching, writing, lecturing, and management in many fields and industries. William…

Optimize Your Productivity

Dr. Travis Bradberry discusses how smart people are making the most of their time; working less and getting more done. See my summaries below for more details. Embed from Getty Images   It’s possible to boost your working week and take more time off; by optimizing your productivity After 50 hours of work in an…

Lean Thinking

Michael Ballé and Jeff Liker collaborate to discuss how Lean thinking challenges the way we approach management. See below for more observations from the article. Embed from Getty Images   Executives at management level sometimes struggle to grasp the concept of Lean, because they fail to understand the absolute obsession with strategy that Lean thinking…

How to Improve Your Quality Management System with Deming’s 14 Points

Embed from Getty Images   Today, in the modern era of advanced technology you need to implement a couple of competitive strategies to stay at the top market leading position. Dr. William Edwards Deming is well renowned for his contribution to the Japanese industrial revival after WWII. From his expertise in the Statistical Product Quality…

Coffee’s Effects on You After You Drink

The people at Bright Side reveal the effects coffee has on your body after being drunk. Read my key takeaways from their piece. Embed from Getty Images   In the first 10 – 20 minutes, you’ll start to feel more attentive and awake, as your blood pressure and heart rate rise 30 – 40 minutes…