Tag: Sports
When It’s Easier to Distort the System Than it is to...
I'm often reminded of what the late Peter Scholtes would write or say (often repeated by W. Edwards Deming), where he basically said there...
It’s Not Enough to Be Right: Why How You Communicate Determines...
TL;DR: Being right isn't enough to lead change. This story highlights why trust, respect, and how ideas are communicated matter more than facts alone...
Will “Kaizen” Get the Buffalo Bills to Next Year’s Super Bowl?
I'm not a Buffalo Bills fan (a.k.a. "The Bills Mafia"), but I did attend one game at what was then called Rich Stadium in...
Average NFL Score (2025 Update): Trends, Data, and What’s Really Changed
The average NFL score is around 44-46 total points per game -- but that number hasn't always been stable. Has scoring truly surged, or...
How “Respect for People” Became a Competitive Advantage in Major League...
TL;DR: During the COVID-19 shutdown, most MLB teams cut minor leaguers to save money. A few teams didn't -- and that decision became a...
Are NFL Kickers “Regressing” in Field Goal Accuracy?
TL;DR: A single-season drop in NFL field goal accuracy does not automatically mean kickers are "regressing." Using Process Behavior Charts shows whether the change...
How Process Behavior Charts Reveal the Truth About Baseball Trends: Harper,...
tl;dr: Headlines about baseball trends--like Bryce Harper's performance, game length, or declining attendance--can be misleading. Using Process Behavior Charts, we can distinguish between meaningful...
What ESPN’s MNF Graphics Teaches Us About Real-World PDSA Cycles
tl;dr: ESPN's quick change to a confusing MNF scoreboard graphic shows how fast feedback and responsiveness can turn a misstep into a learning moment....
Is Tom Brady Really Declining? What Process Behavior Charts Reveal About...
tl;dr: Headlines say Tom Brady is declining because a few stats have dropped, but Process Behavior Charts show his performance is still within routine...
MLB’s Home Run Surge: What the Data Really Shows (and Why...
TL;DR: Home runs in MLB haven't just "gone up"--the data shows a real system shift, not random year-to-year variation. Process Behavior Charts help separate...
A PDSA Cycle in the Early Days of Baseball Uniforms
TL;DR: Early baseball teams experimented with position-specific uniforms, quickly learned it created confusion, and abandoned the idea. It's a classic example of Plan-Do-Study-Adjust--small tests,...
Is “Kaizen” a Slogan or a Methodology for the Seattle Mariners?
Here is an interesting article that a few people pointed me toward the other day about the Seattle Mariners team:
Mariners Sunday mailbag: Explaining the...
