Training Resources
Red Bead Experiment Video Guide: Best Recordings of Deming's Workshop
The Red Bead Experiment, developed by Dr. W. Edwards Deming, remains one of the most powerful demonstrations of the pitfalls of traditional management and the essential principles of quality improvement. At its core, the Red Bead Experiment challenges us to question instinctive management responses such as praising individual results, blaming perceived underperformance, and focusing on inspection or incentives—when the true root cause of variation lies within the system itself. For continuous improvement professionals, educators, and quality control practitioners, witnessing the experiment first-hand is invaluable for understanding its lessons. While Dr. Deming’s in-person seminars are no longer possible, a wealth of video resources brings his unique teaching style and the experiment’s impact to life.
Red Bead Experiment Shopping List & Setup Guide: Physical and Virtual Essentials
If you’re looking to recreate the legendary Red Bead Experiment devised by Dr. W. Edwards Deming, either in-person or virtually, gathering the right materials is crucial for ensuring an impactful learning experience. Whether you are a seasoned quality management facilitator, a continuous improvement practitioner, or a curious educator, this detailed shopping list and setup guide will equip you to run an authentic Red Bead Experiment for your organization or training session. We’ll break down exactly what you need, offer tips for both physical and digital setups, and explain how each component reinforces Deming’s invaluable lessons about quality, variation, and systems thinking.