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Profound

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

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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I have a conversation with Diane Kulisek in this episode. Diane, a veteran in quality systems and regulatory affairs, shares her journey from Gillette to Rocketdyne to Johnson & Johnson, weaving in the principles of Deming and the realities of comple... more

In this episode, I have a conversation with Doug Finke. A 16-time Microsoft MVP and long-time technologist, Doug’s experience ranges from mainframe assembly programming to pioneering AI integrations in software development. We reminisce about the ear... more

I have a fantastic conversation with Lonnie Wilson in this episode, diving deep into W. Edwards Deming’s seminal perspectives on quality, systems thinking, and the enduring challenges of operationalizing his philosophy in the real world. Lonnie also ... 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
Expert in cybersecurity and leader of Cybersyn Community
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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.
DeployHub
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
Intelligent Management
Episode: S4 E16 - Angela Montgomery - Integrating Deming and Goldratt for Organizational Transformation

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John Willis
Host of the podcast, known for his passion for Dr. W. Edwards Deming's principles and their relevance in the digital transformation era.

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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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    5
    Bigman2001_gw
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions that connect historical principles of quality management to modern digital challenges.
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The podcast is noted for bringing in passionate guests, which enhances the conversations around management and technology.

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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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Content largely revolves around the principles of W. Edwards Deming, intertwining them with contemporary discussions on digital transformation, particularly within IT, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. The discussions frequently address themes of systems thinking, continuous improvement, and the integration of methodologies like Lean and Agile in responding to modern business challenges. Notable episodes include narratives on the history of artificial intelligence, the evolution of Agile methodologies, and insights into resilience and complexity in organizational systems. This podcast stands out for fostering rich dialogues between industry experts and thought leaders, providing listeners not only with theoretical frameworks but also p... more

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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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