Knowledge
Problem-Solving by Learning From the Process
By David M. Williams, Ph.D. Photo by Bluehouse Skis on Unsplash Let’s face it…patient care documentation is not the most enjoyable aspect of
How Leaders Decide a Change is Needed
By David M. Williams, Ph.D. Photo by Tetiana SHYSHKINA on Unsplash Have you ever searched your computer hard drive only to be surprised by the
Single and Double Loop Learning
By David M. Williams, PhD Simulation is a powerful method for teaching new improvers how to learn and use the plan, do,
Coin Spin PDSA Exercise
By David M. Williams, PhD Several years ago, I was facilitating an improvement learning session and planned to use an exercise to help
How to Build Your Degree of Belief Over Time
By David M. Williams, PhD Harvardx course Practical Improvement Science in Health Care with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. When we develop a
What Are Rules for Doing Concurrent PDSA Cycles?
By David M. Williams, PhD Interview with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. — If this was helpful, share and include me @DaveWilliamsATX. Sign
Why Is Planning Such an Important Part of PDSA?
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D.S.S.S. Model for Rapid Learning
By David M. Williams, PhD I’ve been a fan of Timothy Ferriss (@tferriss) for a number of years. Ferriss is best known
Small Tests, Collaborative Learning, & Mr. Potato Head
For the last few weeks, I have been testing an experiential exercise to quickly train large groups to use rapid cycle, small
Definition of Quality – In the Eyes of the Beholder?
For almost 15 years, I’ve been driving the same old Jeep (1996 Jeep Cherokee SE). I’m not a big driver, so it