In Their Own Words

Goal Setting Is Often An Act of Desperation: Part 3

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Apr 2, 2024
In this engaging discussion, John Dues, an educator passionate about applying Deming's principles in schools, shares insights on effective goal setting and data analysis. They explore why traditional goal setting can be misguided and emphasize the importance of understanding system capability, variation, and stability. Dues advocates using simple process behavior charts for predicting future outcomes and making informed interventions. Their conversation highlights practical methods for educational improvement while ensuring that joy in learning remains a priority.
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INSIGHT

Context Makes Data Meaningful

  • Data have no meaning apart from their context and must be interpreted within the system that produced them.
  • Provide a baseline (12–20 points) so you can see natural variation before setting goals.
ADVICE

Plot Dots Over Time

  • Plot time-ordered data on run charts or process behavior charts instead of two-point comparisons.
  • Show enough baseline data (about 12–20 points) so you can understand normal variation.
INSIGHT

Use Charts To Predict The Future

  • The goal of data analysis is to predict future behavior based on current system performance.
  • Use process behavior charts to classify common vs special cause variation and focus on system behavior.
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