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Four Days with Dr. Deming: A Strategy for Modern Methods of Management

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One of few books about Deming actually endorsed by Deming himself - "It is a pleasure to commend this book to anyone for easy reading of the principles of management..." (Foreword). A step-by-step, practical introduction to the basics of Deming's management philosophy, far easier to read than Deming's own books, but not attempting to reach the depth of the system of profound knowledge outlined in "The New Economics." Of particular use to managers and students in understanding Deming, and to educators in preparing several famous demonstrations, including the Red Bead Experiment and the Funnel Experiment, with ample illustrations. This is not a lecture, but a self-paced "fun" substitute for "the real thing" (Deming's four-day seminars). Highly recommended.

This book is unique. It has a format that shows f three levels of the Deming philosophy. It deliniates the viewpoint of the man who led those amazing seminars, It brings the subject to earth with a narrative, and it supplies the wonder of a first-time participant. This is the book I give my students when they ask what Dr Deming was like.

Authors take the reader through a typical four day Deming seminar. They lead a reader thru a seminar through the eyes of an executive and the authors add their comments. Portions of Deming's seminar are legendary and the authors make you believe you're there for the marble test. Deming had approved this book and one of the authors had been a facilitator for a number of Deming led seminars. If you want an easy introduction to statistical control, this is the book for you!

I had attended a seminar with Dr Edwards W Deming in 1986 and have been always attuned to all he has ever written, did or teached. This book brings me back to my very first contacts with Dr Deming. It is written in a simple and efficient manner and illustrates all his basic Profound Knowledge teachings about quality and management.

I am very fortunate to have had been able to purchase this forgotten gem published by a really remarkable individual whose teachings and experience would certainly upgrade the quality of management styles out there at this very moment.

Used the book in Organizational Theory. It is an easy ready, lots of pictures and charts, very interesting information contained within, however delivery can be anoying. The executive's voice is always talking to himself and appears to never have done anything right. its audience is for people who know what MBO and TQM stand for, however even if you dont its got great information contained within. 200 or so pages, very easy read .

A definite read for the person who needs to know the practical issues about Quality Management.

I have not received the item (the book)yet. I ordered the item 4 months ago. I sent many emails asking for refund, No feedback from Amazon