Dr. Deming
Optimizing Student Learning: Crazy Simple Education (Part 2)
What if more quizzes created more joy—not stress? Lee Jenkins shows host Andrew Stotz how Deming-inspired practices like random-concept quizzes, student-led charts, and “all-time best” celebrations turn classrooms into true learning systems that build confidence, motivation, and real understanding. A simple shift in method—massive shift in joy.
Read MoreWhat is “Profound Knowledge”? An Insider’s View of Deming’s World (Part 4)
Ever wondered what Dr. Deming really meant by “profound knowledge” — and how it can still transform your work today? In this conversation, Bill Scherkenbach shares with host Andrew Stotz lessons from Dr. W. Edwards Deming on profound knowledge, systems thinking, and why “knowledge without action is useless, and action without knowledge is dangerous.”
Read MoreA Smarter Way to Set Goals
Are you looking for smarter, more sustainable improvements? In this episode, John Dues joins Andrew Stotz to challenge the way schools – and businesses – set goals. Instead of chasing stretch targets that often frustrate teachers and students alike, John shows how to use data and systems thinking to create real improvement.
Read MoreDr. Deming’s Advice to Educators: Crazy Simple Education (Part 1)
What if learning could feel like a team sport instead of a pressure test? Lyle “Lee” Jenkins, PhD., a longtime educator, shares how a chance encounter led him to a Deming conference specifically for educators in 1992, which transformed his thinking.
Read MoreA Leadership Playbook: An Insider’s View of Deming’s World (Part 3)
Great leaders know there’s no one-size-fits-all formula. In this episode, Bill Scherkenbach and Andrew Stotz discuss practical lessons on how to connect with people on physical, logical, and emotional levels to truly get things done. Discover why balancing “me” and “we” is the secret to lasting results—and why empathy might be your most powerful leadership tool.
Read MoreMaking Data Work for You
What is your data trying to tell you? In this episode, John Dues talks to Andrew Stotz about why most leaders misread data, overreact to single results, and miss the real story. Discover how Deming thinking exposes when change is truly happening and how to use a process behavior chart to listen to the real story.
Read MoreA Deming Approach to Real Estate
Discover how Andy Novins turns business challenges into big wins! Andy shares with host Andrew Stotz how he uses Deming strategies to outsmart competitors, watch for market shifts, and win loyal clients in one of the toughest industries around.
Read MoreRare Photos and Fresh Stories: An Insider’s View of Deming’s World (Part 2)
Step into a treasure trove of rare stories, photos, and audio clips as Bill Scherkenbach shares his decades with Dr. Deming. From boardrooms to sleigh rides, discover the moments, minds, and memories that shaped modern quality thinking, told by someone who lived it. A powerful blend of insight, humor, and history you won’t want to miss.
Read MoreFrom Student to Colleague: An Insider’s View of Deming’s World (Part 1)
In this deeply personal episode, William Scherkenbach shares with host Andrew Stotz what it was like to sit in Deming’s classroom in 1972, join him for late-night chats at the Cosmos Club, and help ignite transformational change at Ford and GM.
Read MoreMapping 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.
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