Omnibus Management by Wandering Around (Entry 754.PS10740)
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Oct 30, 2025 Explore the intriguing origins of modern management theory as an economist shapes industry practices in Japan. Discover the impact of remote work on management styles and the critique of performative practices. Delve into the brilliance of statistical control charts and how experts like Deming transformed quality control. Learn about the significant role played by Japanese companies in adopting these ideas, all while contrasting Deming's overlooked legacy in the U.S. with his prominence abroad.
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Parallel To The Org Chart
- Ken described reporting to a manager, then a CTO, and being parallel to the org chart as a visible "talent" with no real managerial role.
- He recounted disappearing for Jeopardy recordings and coworkers not connecting the absences into any significant change.
Fired After A Short Vacation
- John told how he worked as a file clerk at C First Bank and was fired after a temp replaced him during a 10-day trip to New York.
- He described being the last to know and quickly moving to lower-wage jobs like a pizza parlor afterward.
Control Charts Shift Focus Upstream
- Walter A. Shewhart introduced control charts to inspect process variation instead of only finished goods.
- Early statistical process control let managers detect upstream problems before thousands of defective items accumulated.
