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Profound

John Willis
W. Edwards Deming
Quality Management
Systems Thinking
Digital Transformation
Ford
Safety
Peeker Services
Genichi Taguchi
Six Sigma
Software Development
Agile
Walter Shewhart
Lean Manufacturing
Efficiency
ESOP
Artificial Intelligence
Lean
Continuous Improvement
Joseph Juran
Statistical Process Control

Ramblings about W. Edwards Deming in the digital transformation era. The general idea of the podcast is derived from Dr. Demming's seminal work described in his New Economics book - System of Profound Knowledge ( SoPK ). We'll try and get a mix of interviews from IT, Healthcare, and Manufacturing with the goal of aligning these ideas with Digital Transformation possibilities. Everything related to... more

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Jim Highsmith
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Episode: S5 E6 - Jim Highsmith – Navigating the Past to Shape the Future
Mark Graban
Author, speaker, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in Lean and continuous improvement.
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Episode: S5 E5 - Mark Graban – Learning from Mistakes in Lean and Beyond
Laksh Raghavan
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Episode: S5 E1 - Laksh Raghavan - Multidisciplinary Thinking in Complex Systems Part 1
Dr. Bill Bellows
Expert in systems thinking and quality management
Episode: S4 E27 - Dr. Bill Bellows - Bridging Deming, DevOps, and the Power of Systems Thinking Part 1
Dr. David Woods
Expert in resilience engineering and complex systems, involved in critical assessments of technology and human interactions.
Episode: S4 E24 - Dr. David Woods - Resilience and Complexity: Part One
Tracy Ragan
Technology executive and thought leader in DevOps and software development practices.
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Episode: S4 E23 - Tracy Ragan - Tackling DevOps, AI, and Women in Tech
Joseph Enochs
Director of Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Episode: S4 E18 - Joseph Enochs - Embracing AI in the Enterprise
Dr. Barbara Lawton
Statistical expert and educator, former statistician at Rocky Flats
Episode: S4 E 17 - Dr. Barbara Lawton - Insights on Evolution and Learning in the Digital Age
Angela Montgomery
Co-founder of Intelligent Management, author
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Episode: S4 E16 - Angela Montgomery - Integrating Deming and Goldratt for Organizational Transformation

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John Willis
Host and organizer with a strong focus on management principles inspired by W. Edwards Deming.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Insightful throughout

    John Willis’ podcast is a wonderful idea, discussing the theories of Dr Deming’s work and how they relate to what we do in today’s digital economy. As you’d expect, John’s guests are equally passionate about Deming as John is, which provides great conversations on the topics covered. This, and Gene Kim’s Idealcast podcast are brilliant contributions to the world of DevOps.

    Without understanding the 14 points from Dr Deming’s Out of the Crisis, and how they are relevant to today’s digital (busin... more

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    Bigman2001_gw
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions connecting Deming's teachings with contemporary digital transformation challenges.
The engaging interviews with industry experts provide practical applications of theoretical concepts in management and operational strategies.

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S5 E9 Lonnie Wilson – Carrying On the Deming Torch
Q: What do you think was the main obstacle to implementing Deming's philosophy?
The difficulty in changing mental models and managers' reluctance to challenge their own assumptions.
S5 E9 Lonnie Wilson – Carrying On the Deming Torch
Q: Why do you think Dr. Deming didn't answer certain questions?
It seems he wanted people to engage more deeply with his ideas rather than simply providing straightforward answers.
S5 E6 - Jim Highsmith – Navigating the Past to Shape the Future
Q: What made you think about Deming? Why did he become a part of your mind share?
Deming was influential primarily in manufacturing and quality control, but I stressed the difference between adaptation and optimization, highlighting Deming's optimization methods and their relevance to Agile's adaptive approach.
S5 E5 - Mark Graban – Learning from Mistakes in Lean and Beyond
Q: Can you tell us about your book and what motivated you to write it?
Mark discussed his journey in writing 'The Mistakes That Make Us', emphasizing its focus on learning from systemic problems rather than punishing individual mistakes.
S5 E4 - Reuven Cohen – AI, Automation, and the Future of Human Work
Q: How do you approach agentic tools and their implementation in AI?
It depends on the complexity of the problem and the capabilities of your team, but using simpler instruct models can help initiate projects before transitioning into deeper reasoning models.

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Exploring the insights of W. Edwards Deming, the content emphasizes the evolution of management practices, particularly in relation to digital transformation. The discussions center on how Deming's principles apply to various sectors such as IT, healthcare, and manufacturing, highlighting themes like continuous improvement, systems thinking, and lean methodologies. Notable guests include experts sharing their experiences and interpretations of Deming's ideas, making the series a vital resource for those seeking practical applications of management theories in contemporary contexts. This podcast is particularly unique in its blending of academic principles with real-world applications, making it appealing to professionals engaged in the inte... more

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1. Jim Highsmith
2. Mark Graban
3. Laksh Raghavan
4. Dr. Bill Bellows
5. Dr. David Woods
6. Tracy Ragan
7. Joseph Enochs
8. Dr. Barbara Lawton

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