Bring Deming's Red Bead Experiment to Life—Anywhere, Anytime
The first digital tool designed for quality professionals to run Deming's powerful Red Bead Experiment in person, remotely, or hybrid. Perfect for training rooms and Zoom meetings alike.
Traditional Red Bead Experiments Work Great In-Person. But What About Remote Teams?
The Red Bead Experiment is one of the most effective ways to teach statistical process control, variation, and systems thinking. But gathering physical materials, coordinating participants, and adapting the exercise for virtual settings creates unnecessary friction.
The result? Many trainers skip this transformative exercise altogether—or struggle through makeshift solutions that dilute its impact.
One Tool. Every Environment. Maximum Impact.
Our digital Red Bead Experiment gives you the flexibility to deliver powerful quality training wherever your team is—no beads, paddles, or shipping required.
🎯 Hybrid-Ready Design
Seamlessly project on screens for in-person workshops or share your screen on Zoom. Participants can join from anywhere without losing the hands-on experience.
📊 Automated Data Tracking
Focus on facilitation while the tool automatically records results, calculates statistics, and generates charts that illustrate Deming's principles in real-time.
⚡ Setup in Seconds
No prep work. No physical materials. Launch your experiment with a single click and start teaching the moment your session begins.
Run a Complete Red Bead Experiment in Under 30 Minutes
Step 1: Launch Your Session
Create a new experiment and customize settings (number of willing workers, production goals, sample sizes).
Step 2: Facilitate with Confidence
Guide participants through the exercise using our intuitive facilitator controls. Simulate bead draws with realistic randomization.
Step 3: Reveal the Insights
Watch as the tool automatically generates control charts, statistics, and visualizations that drive home Deming's lessons about variation and system performance.
Trusted by Quality Professionals Across Industries
Six Sigma Training
Make statistical process control concepts tangible for Green Belt and Black Belt candidates.
Leadership Development
Help managers understand how system design affects individual performance—not the other way around.
University Classrooms
Engage students in quality management and operations courses with interactive learning.
Corporate Training
Deliver consistent, high-impact training across multiple locations and time zones.
What Quality Professionals Are Saying
"This tool saved our remote training program. We can now teach Deming's principles with the same impact we had in the classroom."
"Setup takes 30 seconds. The insights last a career. This is now a permanent part of our quality curriculum."
"Finally, a way to run the Red Bead Experiment that works for hybrid teams. The automated charts are a game-changer."
Everything You Need to Deliver Deming's Message
For Facilitators
- • Customizable experiment parameters
- • Facilitator notes and talking points
- • Pause/resume functionality
- • Export results for follow-up discussions
- • Multi-session support
For Participants
- • Clean, distraction-free interface
- • Works on any device
- • No downloads or accounts required
- • Engaging visual experience
- • Clear result displays
For Organizations
- • Unlimited sessions
- • Team collaboration features
- • Training consistency across locations
- • Cost savings vs. physical materials
- • Usage analytics (enterprise plans)
Digital vs. Physical: Why Trainers Are Making the Switch
| Feature | Physical Red Beads | Our Digital Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 15-30 minutes | 30 seconds ✓ |
| Works Remotely | No | Yes ✓ |
| Hybrid Capable | Limited | Yes ✓ |
| Auto Data Tracking | Manual | Automatic ✓ |
| Reusable | Requires storage | Unlimited ✓ |
| Cost Per Session | Materials wear out | Zero ✓ |
| Consistent Experience | Varies | Always perfect ✓ |
Built on Deming's Principles, Designed for Modern Training
W. Edwards Deming created the Red Bead Experiment to teach profound lessons about variation, management responsibility, and system thinking. Our digital tool preserves the integrity of his exercise while making it accessible for today's distributed workforce.
True Randomization
Mirrors real-world variation
Psychological Impact
Same as the original exercise
Variation Demonstration
Common vs. special cause
Management Lessons
Folly of ranking and quotas
Flexible Pricing for Every Training Need
Whether you're running a single workshop or building a continuous training program, we have a plan that fits.
Starting at $29/month with a 14-day free trial—no credit card required.
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