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Continue reading →: The Poison of Performance Appraisals – Part II
(Image Credit: Doug Buckley of http://hyperactive.to) In May 2011, I wrote The Poison of Performance Appraisals – Part I, where I reflected on the concept of performance reviews as one of Deming’s Seven Deadly Diseases. This morning, I was reading a recent post by the President of the Association for…
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Continue reading →: Inspiration Stimulates Productivity and Engagement
(Image Credit: Doug Buckley of http://hyperactive.to) I saw this on Facebook earlier today: Jeannette Maw loved this from Jason Fried’s Rework: “When you’re high on inspiration, you can get two weeks of work done in 24 hours. Inspiration is a time machine that way. Inspiration is a magical thing, a…
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Continue reading →: A Quality-Based Prescription for Stimulating STEM – Part I – Rethink the Educational System
(Image Credit: Doug Buckley of http://hyperactive.to) In his February post, ASQ CEO Paul Borawski writes about the importance of encouraging today’s youth to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In particular, he asks what we can do to help young people get more interested. This first post is…
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Continue reading →: Instant Productivity
(Image Credit: Doug Buckley of http://hyperactive.to) I’m always more productive when I’m actively avoiding something I need to do, but don’t want to do. Yet. That’s actually the state I’m in at this very moment. This morning, I have to put together a survey. Now, putting together an online survey is…
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Continue reading →: Why I <3 R: My Not-So-Secret Valentine
My valentine is unique. It will not provide me with flowers, or chocolates, or a romantic dinner tonight, and will certainly not whisper sweet nothings into my good ear. And yet – I will feel no less loved. In contrast, my valentine will probably give me some routines for identifying…
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Continue reading →: Quality Soup: Too Many Quality Improvement Acronyms
Note: This post is NOT about soup. This post is, in contrast, about something that @ASQ tweeted earlier today: “QP Perspectives Column: Is the quality profession undermining ISO 9000?” In this February 2012 column, author Bob Kennedy examines reflected on a heated discussion at a gathering of senior-level quality practitioners…
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Continue reading →: Process Improvement to Improve Your Life
(Image Credit: Doug Buckley of http://hyperactive.to) Sunday afternoon, as I sat at my kitchen table drinking tea and flipping through the Sunday Washington Post, I came across an article about using process improvement principles in everyday life. Aha! My first thought was that I need to share this article with…
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Since 2008, I’ve been sharing insights and expertise on Digital Transformation & Data Science for Performance Excellence here. As a CxO, I’ve helped orgs build empowered teams, robust programs, and elegant strategies bridging data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)… while building models in R and Python on the side. In 2025, I help leaders drive Quality-Driven Data & AI Strategies and navigate the complex market of data/AI vendors & professional services. Need help sifting through it all? Reach out to inquire – check out my new book that reveal the one thing EVERY organization has been neglecting – Data, Strategy, Culture & Power.
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