While not a direct work by Deming himself, "Making Sense of Deming" likely serves as a guide to understanding his principles. Deming's philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding variation in processes and systems. He advocates for a shift from focusing on individual blame to understanding systemic issues. His work highlights the need for continuous improvement and the role of management in creating a culture of learning and innovation. The book likely simplifies Deming's complex ideas, making them accessible to a wider audience.
John Doerr's "Measure What Matters" explores the power of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) as a goal-setting system. The book showcases how OKRs have been used by companies like Google and Intel to achieve ambitious goals. Doerr emphasizes the importance of setting clear, measurable objectives and tracking progress regularly. The book also highlights the importance of aligning goals across teams and organizations. It provides a practical framework for setting and achieving ambitious goals in various contexts, including business and personal life.
Today, continuing the conversation with Cedric Chin, we’ll challenge your understanding of language and reality through Alfred Korzybski's groundbreaking philosophy, General Semantics.
Discover how the notion that "the map is not the territory" can revolutionize your approach to business and life. We'll also share cutting-edge techniques for data analysis using XMR charts, and explore how these tools can provide clarity amid the chaos.
For deep philosophical insights and actionable business strategies together — listen now!
Show Highlights:
- This is why measuring and ranking people is useless [03:46]
- Why do Japanese companies reward loyalty and small improvements? [05:32]
- Learn about the unknowability of complex causes [07:31]
- Discover the application of Goodhart's law [12:17]
- How do XML charts suggest improvements? [13:30]
- Learn when to investigate exceptional variation [15:15]
- Find out how to address randomness effectively [21:29]
- Testimonials don't guarantee success [23:50]
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