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On 10/11/07 21:24, "Martin Gibson" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Deming StationeryDr W. Edwards Deming was one of the most prominent
> statisticians in the 20th cetury. To find out more abouit the man and his
> methods come along to this new two day seminar in November. Details below.
> Please conatct Lotte Coombe at the Deming Forum directly not me.
> Regards,
> Martin Gibson
> Dir. Lean Six Sigma, EMC Europe Ltd.
>
> Our new seminar 'Mastering Profound Knowledge' debuts on 28th & 29th November
> 2007
>
> This seminar is aimed at those who have attended "A practical introduction to
> the Deming Philosophy" and who wish to deepen their understanding of Dr
> Deming's work, and who wish to "operationalise" the view of the world that the
> System of Profound Knowledge represents.
>
> Whilst there will be some coverage of the story of Dr Deming's teaching to
> provide context to the seminar, the emphasis will be very much on
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> the application of Profound Knowledge to 21st Century issues.
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>
>
> This is a fun, interactive, intensive 2-day session to deepen your
> understanding and broaden your practical application. It will challenge you to
> apply Dr Deming's teachings to your own position in your organisation, and to
> develop a strategy to widen the influence his management method has on your
> work and on your life away from the office. The aim is for you to pick up the
> System of Profound Knowledge and run with it as an effective and powerful
> theory of management for you to achieve the transformation that you seek.
>
>
>
> The course agenda will be around Henry Neave's book "The Deming Dimension" and
> attendees will receive a copy of the book with their registration. Delegates
> are asked to bring along an issue or case study from within their own
> organisation that the group can explore using the System of Profound
> Knowledge. The aim of this is
>
> (i) to help their learning by using an issue with which they
> are familiar
>
> (ii) to allow them to leave the seminar with greater insight
> and a new perspective enabling them to address the situation with greater
> insight and aplomb.
>
>
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> As a result of attending this seminar you will:
>
> · Deepen your comprehension of The System of Profound Knowledge. It is an
> elegant and effective Theory of Management. It is a framework of thought and
> guide for action that any leader wishing to transform their organisation into
> one that will thrive and survive through the current century would do well to
> heed. It requires investment and tenacity, but the output versus the effort
> is well worth it.
>
> · Extend your insight and wisdom of the four components of Profound
> Knowledge:
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> Ø Appreciation for a System: taking a holistic view of the organisation:
> how does the wider system fit together in terms of its customers, suppliers,
> employees, managers, shareholders, and the world around it? What is the aim
> of the system and what needs to happen to optimise the system the benefit for
> all players. The need for co-operation so not to advantage any one part of
> the system to the detriment of others.
>
> Ø Knowledge of Variation: this requires a view of numbers that is not
> well appreciated by managers, nor is it taught very widely in the business
> schools. This is about using statistics to gain new insights into business
> performance and to drive improvements in a sustainable way; it is about
> Special and Common Causes of Variation and how the wrong reaction to either
> makes things worse; it is about how variability spreads like a virus through
> systems, increasing waste and reducing the reliability of product and service.
>
> Ø Theory of Knowledge seeks to show managers that their focus should be
> on the future of the system - improvement of existing product and existing
> process; innovation for new products and services to meet the future needs of
> customers; innovation for new processes to deliver products and services.
> Thus the job of management is that of prediction; managers should be
> constantly and systematically learning about what is necessary for future
> success.
>
> Ø Some aspects of Psychology: how people react to the way systems are
> designed and managed: an understanding of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
> - optimising a system means that natural motivation needs to be encouraged and
> enabled in life at work. People who have "Joy in Work" are people most likely
> to join in the development and improvement of the whole organisation.
>
> Ø And the Interactions between the components: The four components of
> Profound Knowledge are not independent; in fact the interactions between them
> are probably more important that each of them individually. The performance
> of anyone is largely governed by the system they work in, which is the
> responsibility of management. Yet people's desire to "do well" will generally
> cause them to try to "do well", if necessary by finding ways around the
> system, when really it is the system itself that is in need of reform.
>
>
> There will be interactive exercises to aid learning and we will revisit some
> of the experiments that Dr Deming used to demonstrate his philosophy.
>
>
>
> The title "Mastering Profound Knowledge" carries a contradiction in itself.
> Dr Deming wrote that the System of Profound Knowledge is a map of theory by
> which to understand the organisations that we work in. Once you understand
> this theory of management, you will find yourself applying its principles in
> every kind of relationship with other people, yet "One does not need to be
> eminent in any part ....in order to understand it and to apply it".
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>
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> So the seminar will
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> a.. Be pertinent to you and your organisation
> b.. Deepen your knowledge, understanding and mastery
> c.. Develop your theories with others for mutual benefit
> d.. Allow you the depth of awareness to deal with the obstacles and fads in
> your current circumstances
> e.. Give you an agenda and plan for achievement in your own situation
> f.. Be a fun and creative learning experience
> We hope you will want to take part in this seminar and we have attached a
> flyer and booking form. Please contact us if you have any questions.
>
>
>
> Sincerely
>
>
>
>
>
> Lotte Coombe
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> Lotte Coombe
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> Forum Co-ordinator
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