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Goal Setting Is Often An Act of Desperation: Part 4

05/02/2024 |

Can a 4th grade class decide on an operational definition of “joy in learning”? In part 4 of this series, educator John Dues and host Andrew Stotz discuss a real-world example of applying Deming in a classroom. This episode covers the first part of the story, with more to come in future episodes!

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System of Profound Wisdom: Awaken Your Inner Deming (Part 20)

04/17/2024 |

Dr. Deming developed his philosophy over time and in conversations with others, not in isolation. As learners, we tend to forget that context, but it’s important to remember because no one implements Deming in isolation, either. In this conversation, Bill Bellows and host Andrew Stotz discuss how there’s no such thing as a purely Deming organization and why that’s good.

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Transforming How We Think: Awaken Your Inner Deming (Part 19)

04/10/2024 |

What happens if you transform HOW you think? In this episode, Bill Bellows and host Andrew Stotz discuss the problem of thinking in one dimension at a time (as we were taught in school) and its impact on our ability to solve problems. BONUS: Book recommendations to broaden your understanding of Deming and more.

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Goal Setting Is Often An Act of Desperation: Part 3

04/03/2024 |

In part 3 of this series, John Dues and host Andrew Stotz talk about the final 5 lessons for data analysis in education. Dive into this discussion to learn more about why data analysis is essential and how to do it right.

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Organizations are Holograms: Awaken Your Inner Deming (Part 18)

03/27/2024 |

In this episode, Bill Bellows and host Andrew Stotz discuss seeing organizations as holograms—3D images. Holograms show all parts from different views at once. Learn how using the lens of the System of Profound Knowledge lets you see the problems and opportunities for transformation.

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Goal Setting Is Often An Act of Desperation: Part 2

03/20/2024 |

Do you struggle to meet your goals or targets? Find out how you can change your thinking about goals and your process for setting them so you can keep moving forward. In this episode, John Dues and host Andrew Stotz discuss the first five of John’s 10 Key Lessons for Data Analysis.

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Transformation is Never Complete: Awaken Your Inner Deming (Part 17)

03/13/2024 |

In The New Economics, Deming said “The individual, transformed, will perceive new meaning to his life…” (3rd edition, page 63) But are we ever completely transformed? Discover why Bill Bellows believes that transformation is an ongoing process and how you can keep your learning journey going.

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Goal Setting Is Often An Act of Desperation: Part 1

03/07/2024 |

Did Dr. Deming forbid setting goals? Dive into this discussion about healthy goal setting, learn why your process matters, and the four things you need to understand before you start on goals. This episode is the first in a 4-part series about goal setting.

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Get Off Of My Cloud: Awaken Your Inner Deming (Part 16)

02/21/2024 |

“The Cloud” is a metaphor for the top level of corporate authority – the CEO, CFO, CTO and maybe some Vice President positions. And if you’re trying to transform an organization, your ideas need to penetrate the Cloud – but how? In this episode, Bill Bellows and host Andrew Stotz talk about influencing others with the aim of transformation.

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Commit to Transformation: Deming in Schools Case Study (Part 20)

02/14/2024 |

What does it mean to “commit” to transformation? What does “transformation” mean? In this episode, John Dues and host Andrew Stotz discuss Point 14 of Dr. Deming’s 14 Points for Management – with John’s interpretations for educators.

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