Software Quality
Applying Deming’s Red Bead Experiment to Software Development Teams
In the fast-paced world of software development, teams are constantly searching for ways to boost productivity, reduce defects, and achieve higher quality outputs. While numerous frameworks and tools promise transformation, few provide the foundational insights of Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s Red Bead Experiment. Born out of manufacturing, Deming’s exercise offers powerful lessons that resonate just as strongly with modern software development teams grappling with persistent bugs, unpredictable delivery schedules, and simmering frustration around metrics and performance reviews.