Articles by Jacob Stoller

Three workers in a line-up and arms crossed together after work in a factory.
Management

Deming Seminar Offers a Message of Hope in Difficult Times

Even those who love their work are stymied by all the “other stuff,” to put it politely, that they have to deal with.
Jacob Stoller
November 14, 2024

W. Edwards Deming, who highlights the negative impact of outdated management practices, is an optimist—an important perspective in today's divided America. His insights provide hope, as showcased at the 2024 Deming Leadership Seminar in Columbus, Ohio, organized by The W. Edwards Deming Institute.


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Male engineer leaning on railing in car plant.
Management

Unlearning: Lean’s Toughest Challenge?

Lean thinking doesn’t just require casting aside what was learned in school or on the job – it also calls for re-thinking beliefs that may have been held since childhood.
Jacob Stoller
October 24, 2024

Many continuous improvement (CI) champions encounter resistance to adopting the necessary mindset, often perceiving individuals as closed-minded or too comfortable. Unlearning long-held beliefs can be stressful, especially for those whose careers depend on them, and psychologists note this process can often be harder than learning new skills—particularly for the most successful individuals.


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