Description: In The Leader’s Handbook, Peter Scholtes offers a comprehensive expansion of Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge. Drawing from his deep expertise in organizational development, adult learning, people and intrinsic motivation, Scholtes operationalizes Deming’s teachings into six core competencies for leading organizations, inspiring people, and managing daily workflows.
Format: In his forward to the Leader’s Handbook Ackoff offers a format to study the book which we will follow in these sessions:
“I suggest a small group of managers or students of management read each chapter separately but simultaneously, and then gather to discuss what they have read. They should discuss what they agree with, what they disagree with, and, most important, how what they have read will affect their behavior. Discussion should also follow up on previous statements about what will be done differently as a result of reading the book. The format and the clarity of the presentation encourage such discussions.” [emphasis added]
Sessions and Time: Thursdays, April 2 – May 21, 2026, 12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM Pacific Time
Prerequisite: Open minds, willing to learn and contribute.
Platform:Zoom
This is for the monthly online continuing education session, held on the Third Tuesday of each month (skipping July and December), with roving presenters coving past Forum sessions and new learning opportunities.
Upon registering, a Zoom link to join will be sent to your e-mail.
Description: A group of participants assembles, via Zoom, for this 8-part, 12-hour series. Participants study W. Edwards Deming's last book, The New Economics, in which he introduced his concept of a "System of Profound Knowledge." The group reads specified chapters before each session and through facilitation guided by Tim explore the meaning and application of the ideas, as well as personal reactions to the ideas. Supplemental reading material become part of the conversations, as do reactions to video tapes of Dr. Deming.
Next session: 21 January through 11 March 2026
Prerequisite: there are NO prerequisites
Format: 8, 1.5-hour sessions, meeting weekly over 8 weeks.
Planned session start dates:
20 May 2026, 9 September 2027, 20 January 2027 19 May 2027, 28 October 2027
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