The Deming Institute

New video! Point 4 of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management: "End the practice of awarding business on the basis of price tag. Instead, minimize total cost. Move toward a single supplier for any one item, on a long-term relationship of loyalty and trust." youtu.be/q4rYg3Z7OZs

New video! Point 4 of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management: "End the practice of awarding business on the basis of price tag. Instead, minimize total cost. Move toward a single supplier for any one item, on a long-term relationship of loyalty and trust." youtu.be/q4rYg3Z7OZs

🎥Now launching: Deming’s 14 Points for Management — a new short video series. We’re starting with the first 3 videos today, then releasing one per week until all 14 are live. Clear. Practical. Timeless. Watch here: youtube.com/user/demingins… #Deming #Leadership #management

What if you could end workplace debates by letting data decide? This YouTube Short explains that Deming’s PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) method is a simple, powerful way to test ideas, learn quickly, and turn “I’m right, you’re wrong” into real improvement. youtube.com/shorts/wMVRDOP…

How do you run an offsite that drives real performance? Travis Timmons and Kelly Allan share how a Deming-inspired approach aligned their team around system improvement and turned engagement into measurable competitive advantage. podcast.deming.org/fitness-matter…

What do you do when the numbers shift—and all eyes turn to you? This episode explores how leaders can avoid overreacting to single data points, understand variation, and pause before acting—protecting trust, stability, and real improvement. podcast.deming.org/the-courage-to…

Peaker Services' founder shares how adopting Deming’s management philosophy transformed the way his company grew and survived. He explains why focusing on long-term thinking and collaboration made the difference. youtube.com/watch?v=i3qfYB…

Where is quality really made—on the factory floor or in the boardroom? Bill Scherkenbach, Deming’s protégé, explains why leadership decisions shape results more than frontline effort, with stories that challenge how we think about quality. podcast.deming.org/where-is-quali…

What happens when a whole company learns to see its work as a system? Travis Timmons shares how Deming-inspired prep, collaboration, and the Red Bead Experiment make his team’s offsite energizing and effective. A practical, engaging listen. podcast.deming.org/fitness-matter…

Travis Timmons went from overwhelmed business owner to scaling success through Deming’s systems thinking and PDSA. His journey shows how improving the system creates better outcomes and joy in work. podcast.deming.org/fitness-matter…

Fear in the workplace hides problems and prevents leaders from seeing where real failures occur. By creating open dialogue, organizations gain accurate data and a clearer path to meaningful improvement. youtu.be/ctT36yLfz2o

How do we really know when improvement has happened inside a school or organization? In this episode, John Dues and Andrew Stotz unpack a clear, three-part definition of improvement and show why evidence, method, and sustained results matter. podcast.deming.org/when-is-change…

In this podcast episode, Lyle "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 joy and confidence. podcast.deming.org/optimizing-stu…

Can your agency survive a crisis? In this DemingNEXT course preview, you’ll step into a real-world scenario: a government director quietly undermines mandated training. How does Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge help you fix the problem? youtube.com/watch?v=eTUxZ3…

Discover how Dr. Deming’s ideas transformed the world of aviation! ✈️ Mike Mower shares how applying Deming in their university's aviation program led people to thrive, innovate, and even influence federal regulations. youtu.be/b8NOCSMATtk

Ever wondered what Dr. Deming really meant by “profound knowledge” — and how it can still transform your work today? In this podcast episode, William Scherkenbach shares lessons from Dr. Deming on profound knowledge, systems thinking & more! 🎧 podcast.deming.org/what-is-profou…

Are you looking for smarter, more sustainable improvements? In this episode, John A. Dues joins Andrew Stotz to challenge the way we set goals. Instead of chasing stretch targets, John shows how to use data & systems thinking to create real improvement. podcast.deming.org/a-smarter-way-…

Ready to ratchet up productivity? When leaders stop talking and start listening, everything changes. The people doing the work already know how to make it faster, easier, and cheaper. They want to share their ideas. Real leadership starts with listening. youtube.com/shorts/Fn5Dw5Z…

🚨Don’t miss this chance to honor Dr. Deming’s 125th birthday and double your gift! Every donation to the Deming Scholarship Fund made by the end of the daywill be matched 1:1, up to $5,000. Make your gift go twice as far! deming.org/celebrate-lear…

Don’t miss this chance to honor Dr. Deming’s 125th birthday and double your gift! Every donation to the Deming Scholarship Fund made by the end of the day will be matched 1:1, up to $5,000 - don't miss out! deming.org/celebrate-lear…