When “Red Beads” Lead to What Looks Like Workplace Discrimination
Quite often, I used the famed "Red Bead Game" (a.k.a. the "Red Bead Experiment") that was made famous by W.…
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Using Process Behavior Charts to Compare Red Bead Game “Willing…
This post is Part Three of a series on using Process Behavior Charts for snapshot comparisons (of individuals,…
Free Mini-Workshop: Running of the Red Beads in Austin – September 5 –…
This year, I have the opportunity to run the W. Edwards Deming "Red Bead Experiment" at Lean Startup Week in San…
Podcast #280 – John Dyer on Dr. Deming’s Red Bead Experiment
A returning guest today for episode #280 is John Dyer, president of his consulting firm, JD&A, Inc., and a…
Free Webinar Recording: The Real Lessons of Dr. Deming’s Red Bead Factory
I've written a lot about Dr. Deming's famous "Red Bead Experiment." As a follow up to my workshop at February's…
Running Dr. Deming’s Red Bead Experiment & the Implications for…
Later next month, at the Northeast L.E.A.N. Conference, I'm facilitating the famous "Red Bead Experiment" of W.…
The Red Bead Game Applied to Medical Errors
A blog reader sent me a link to this UK news article -- really, it's a lesson in statistical literacy, so thanks to…
Donald Trump’s Red Hat (and Other Politicians’ Hats) Brought to You by…
These Donald Trump hats (and hats for other candidates including Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush) are made by a Newark…
Kaizen in the Garrison Brothers Bourbon Bottle Dipping Process
I'm excited that our sold-out "Symposium on Learning Organizations" group will be visiting Toyota's San Antonio…
Understanding Variation: A BBC Simulation of Hospital Surgical Deaths
I'll be teaching my "Better Metrics" workshop (aka "Measures of Success," ala my book) twice in June:
Cambridge…
Seán Paul Teeling on Lean Healthcare and Covid-19 Treatment in Ireland
My guest for Episode #387 of the podcast is Seán Paul Teeling, who joins us from Dublin, Ireland. He is the…
Postponed: My “Measures of Success” Workshop at the Shingo Conference…
Thanks to the Shingo Institute for inviting me to facilitate a half-day workshop at the Shingo Conference, being…
How Does a Loving & Caring Organization Get Accused of Treating People This…
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the oldest children's hospitals in the United States. I don't think…
A Brief Summary of My First Trip to Brazil: Beef, Emojis, Buses, Lean, and More
I got back Sunday morning from my first trip to Brazil. I had a great time last week as a guest of a company…
Podcast #349 — John Dyer, “The Facade of Excellence”
My guest for episode #349 is John Dyer, president of his consulting firm, John Dyer & Associates, Inc.,…
Interested in “Measures of Success” Workshops in Dallas, Orlando, or…
My workshop based on my book Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More are a lot of fun. They are…
My Upcoming “Measures of Success” Workshops in SF, Toronto,…
It's always a fun day of learning when I get a chance to teach and facilitate my day-long workshop that will teach…
Any Four Data Points Might Make Things Look Good, But…
Why do we have to be skeptical or careful when we see a chart with just four data points? Does such limited data…