The Deming of America
Public Television Special © 1991
The
Deming of America provides an
overview of Dr. Deming's theory of management
and was first seen on public television
stations across the nation. The program shows
Deming the man, focuses on his ideas, makes his
message easy to understand, and shows how
corporate and military leaders are using his
concepts.
Most people, after viewing the video, know that Dr. Deming's message is valid -- not because of how persuasive he is -- but because his message makes so much sense and, once understood, seems intuitive. The Deming of America video program is the result of more than two years of effort by Priscilla Petty and her organization. Prior to meeting Dr. Deming, Ms. Petty had written a weekly syndicated newspaper column focusing on management techniques and improving personal effectiveness at work for about ten years.
Most people, after viewing the video, know that Dr. Deming's message is valid -- not because of how persuasive he is -- but because his message makes so much sense and, once understood, seems intuitive. The Deming of America video program is the result of more than two years of effort by Priscilla Petty and her organization. Prior to meeting Dr. Deming, Ms. Petty had written a weekly syndicated newspaper column focusing on management techniques and improving personal effectiveness at work for about ten years.
Priscilla Petty interviewing Dr. Deming for
The Deming of America
program, 1991
The Vice Chairman of Procter and Gamble insisted that Ms. Petty meet Dr. Deming because of the impact Dr. Deming had had on his company and arranged for the meeting. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Petty met with Dr. Deming in his Washington home, accompanied and introduced by Procter and Gamble's Director of Quality. Ms. Petty immediately recognized the profound importance of Dr. Deming's message and accepted Dr. Deming's invitation to remain in Washington at his home and accompany him to New York in a few days while he consulted with companies, taught his course at NYC and lectured at Columbia. Ms. Petty's vision for the public television special gradually evolved over the next several months as she accompanied Dr. Deming on numerous business consulting trips and to his four day seminars. She not only saw his genius at work as he privately consulted with numerous corporate leaders and during the seminars, she had countless hours of private discussions about his theories and philosophies. She was continually asking questions and listening, learning, while they traveled on planes, ate meals, and at the end of each day. After about eight months, Ms. Petty shared her vision with Dr. Deming and he agreed to cooperate. Then the work began.
The
Deming of America is 57 minutes long and
features highlights with Dr. Deming, gleaned from an
all-day, unscripted, unrehearsed interview with
Priscilla Petty plus visits with him in his home.
Also featured are:
Highlights of interviews with government, corporate and Navy leadership:
● Wiliam E. Brock, then Secretary of Labor and former U.S. Senator
● David Kearns, then Chairman of Xerox
● John Pepper, then President of Procter & Gamble
● Donald Petersen, retired Chairman and CEO of Ford
● Brian Rowe, then Senior VP, Head of GE Aircraft Engines
● Robert Stempel, then Chairman and CEO of General Motors
● J. Daniel Howard, then Under Secretary of the Navy
● Admiral Jerry Johnson, then Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Directors of Quality at Ford, General Motors and Procter & Gamble
Others who knew Deming
Other
● Deming at his home in Washington, D.C.; in his basement office; in his garden
● Deming at one of his seminars
● Deming at Dulles airport
● Historical photos of Deming in Japan
Highlights of interviews with government, corporate and Navy leadership:
● Wiliam E. Brock, then Secretary of Labor and former U.S. Senator
● David Kearns, then Chairman of Xerox
● John Pepper, then President of Procter & Gamble
● Donald Petersen, retired Chairman and CEO of Ford
● Brian Rowe, then Senior VP, Head of GE Aircraft Engines
● Robert Stempel, then Chairman and CEO of General Motors
● J. Daniel Howard, then Under Secretary of the Navy
● Admiral Jerry Johnson, then Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Directors of Quality at Ford, General Motors and Procter & Gamble
Others who knew Deming
Other
● Deming at his home in Washington, D.C.; in his basement office; in his garden
● Deming at one of his seminars
● Deming at Dulles airport
● Historical photos of Deming in Japan