Posts by Andrew Stotz
Building Knowledge Through Predictions: Deming in Schools Case Study with John Dues (Part 4)
In this episode (part 4 of the series), John and Andrew continue their discussion from part 3. They talk about how to use data charting in combination with the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle to gain the knowledge managers need to lead effectively.
Read MoreISMS 25: Larry Swedroe – Admit Your Mistakes and Don’t Listen to Fake Experts
In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew and Larry discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this sixth episode, they talk about mistake number 9: Do you avoid admitting your investment mistakes? And mistake number 10: Do you pay attention to the experts?
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 17 June 2023
EU enters recession. Inflation is coming down in the US. Fed pauses rate hikes. Only 24% of stocks outperform. Tech is heading for new highs.
Read MoreWhy Variation Matters: Awaken Your Inner Deming (Part 3)
In this episode, Bill and Andrew discuss variation, the impossibility of true interchangeability and why we need to apply “shades of gray” thinking at work. Bill shares the key question that will take your organization beyond “meets specifications” and help improve your processes, so you can delight your customers.
Read MoreToyota vs. EV Extremists – Who is right?
What’s interesting about Toyota is that if you buy today, you get its future growth for free
Read MoreA. Stotz All Weather Strategies – May 2023
All asset classes were down, Japanese stocks and Europe small caps performed the best. Performance review of our strategies in May 2023 – All Weather Inflation Guard was down 0.6%, All Weather Strategy was down 1.0%, All Weather Alpha Focus was down 2.7%. Global outlook that guides our asset allocation. New weights of our strategies.
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 10 June 2023
71% risk of a US recession. Gold outperforms stocks 2 years after yield curve inversion. 7 stocks have driven S&P 500’s YTD performance. Regulator bro goes after crypto bro. SEC is clamping down heavily on crypto.
Read MoreOptimizing Diversity: Role of a Manager in Education (Part 3)
In this third discussion in a series on the Role of a Manager, David and Andrew discuss how a manager should view, and treat, people. Deming wrote, “It’s just not ranking people, it is instead recognition of differences between people and an intent to put everybody in position for development.” David applies this to education: literally looking at how to support everyone with limited resources.
Read MoreISMS 24: Larry Swedroe – Confusing Skill and Luck Can Stop You From Investing Wisely
In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew and Larry discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this fourth episode, they talk about mistake number 7: Do you confuse skill and luck? And mistake number 8: Do you avoid passive investing because you sense a loss of control?
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 3 June 2023
Time for an uncapped debt ceiling. Debt ceiling deal increases spending. A gentle reminder about crazy valuations. China is no.1 in terms of skyscrapers. Bye-bye, cheap travel.
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