Why Testing Won't Solve Your Quality Problem
The White Bead Corporation is looking for Above Average Employees for expanded production. On the job training provided. Earn bonuses! The White Bead Corporation is a proud producer of shiny, perfect, white beads. We work hard to meet our customer’s exacting demands and won’t settle for anything less than perfection. We need Willing Workers who are Above Average Employees to handle this rigorous task in an inspiring environment. Apply within.
Come watch, and participate, in the classic experiment made famous by Dr. Deming. Let’s explore the link between typical management techniques, human factors and overall quality.
Outline/Structure of the Workshop
Introduction - 5 min
Selection of Willing Workers, “training”, explanation - 10 mins
First round - 10 - 15 min
Debrief first round - 7 min
Second round - 5 - 10 min (it’s shorter now that the people are used to it)
Debrief second round - 7 min (put up posters)
Third round - 5 - 10 min
Debrief third round - 7 min (offer bonus, fire workers)
Fourth round & close experiment - 5 - 10 min
Debrief, discussion, Q&A - 10 min
Total: 70 - 90 mins
If you aren’t aware of how the experiment works, read:
http://www.4ulr.com/products/statisticalanalysis/redbeadexperiment.html
It is one of many scripts, but gives you the basic outline of how the experiment plays out, its structure, and followup.
Learning Outcome
- How traditional management practices affect employees
- How well certain practices affect (or don’t) the system
- Quality is not (just) about the employee
Target Audience
Testers, Test Managers, Product Owners
schedule Submitted 6 years ago
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