Dr.Deming Archives - Page 21 of 38

Confusion vs Clarity: Deming in Schools Case Study (Part 1)

By Andrew Stotz | 02/16/2023 |

In this new series on applying Deming to education, Andrew talks with John Dues, Chief Learning Officer at United Schools Network and long-time Deming practitioner. This is the first in a series of 12 episodes using John’s school system as a case study for applying Deming in education.

What is the Difference Between Testing and Ranking Students? Deming in Education with David P. Langford (Part 16)

By Andrew Stotz | 02/01/2023 |

Are tests like the SAT – and a potential National Merit Scholarship that goes with a good score – the same as grading or ranking students? David and Andrew discuss the differences.

What is the Critical Mass for Transformation?

By Andrew Stotz | 01/05/2023 |

How many people need to be “on board” in order to start implementing Deming ideas in an organization? Andrew and David P. Langford discuss Dr. Deming’s answer and what that means for folks trying to make changes.

The Role of Meaning: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation Series with David P. Langford (Part 6)

By Andrew Stotz | 12/29/2022 |

Your “meaning network” of neurons includes the subjects (like math wizzes) and relationships (like friendships) that are important to you. In this episode, Andrew and David talk about helping folks find the “why?” that intrinsically motivates them to do something.

Applying the Neuroscience of Cooperation: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation Series with David P. Langford (Part 5)

By Andrew Stotz | 12/22/2022 |

Cooperation is built into the human condition – we don’t survive without it. In this episode, Andrew and David talk about the connection in our brains between intrinsic motivation and cooperation – and how you can use that to help cultivate intrinsic motivation in an extrinsic world (and even make your organization more competitive!)