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Consider this your handbook for quality improvement in your school or school district. With simplicity in mind, this spiral-bound manual introduces the Probletunity® PDSA Process and 64 quality improvement tools with guidance on how and when to use them with your team and with your students. This book will kickstart your quality improvement process by fostering intrinsic motivation and joy in learning. You’ll be delighted to see an immediate improvement in student, employee, and administrative performance, followed by lasting results.

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This spiral-bound resource manual is your guide to quality improvement in your corporation. Whether you lead a small business or a large enterprise, the concepts and tools presented in this book will help you level up employee performance, buy-in, and teamwork. Tool Time for Business introduces the Probletunity® PDSA Process and 64 quality improvement tools with guidance on how and when to use them with your team. You’ll want to implement these concepts right away, and with this versatile manual, you can do just that!

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Healthcare presents unique challenges for quality improvement, but with this helpful guidebook, you’ll discover strategies for fast and long-lasting results. Tool Time for Healthcare introduces the Probletunity® PDSA Process and 64 quality improvement tools, with guidance on how and when to use them with your team. Tool Time for Healthcare provides straightforward, easy-to-implement guidance to develop your team and help them soar.

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Tool Time for LEAN is a spiral-bound guide to applying quality improvement tools and processes across sectors, including education, business, and healthcare. It provides 25 LEAN quality improvement tools and all the instructions you need to implement them. In addition, Tool Time for LEAN introduces the Probletunity® PDSA Process and 64 quality improvement tools with guidance on how and when to use them with your team – all presented with the LEAN philosophy in mind. The manual is easy to follow and introduces concepts that anyone can implement immediately. If you are looking to take your team in a new direction with a LEAN approach, Tool Time for LEAN will help you get there and foster team efficiency and cohesiveness along the way.

Testimonials

“I learned what real learning is all about – a constant reflection of one’s progress toward attainable goals based on one’s prior experiences and knowledge. I wish I would have been taught this way! Thank you very much! Wonderful!”

Alesha S. McCauley / ESL Senior Administrator (North Carolina, USA)

“All of the complaints that I hear at school from other teachers center around student motivation: “The kids do not care,” Should we really give them rewards for things they should do anyway? I am excited to bring this new learning into my classroom and help my students reach a new level of learning. Thanks for a great conference!”

Ashley Mobley / Elementary Teacher (Urbandale, Iowa, USA)

“I can use the tools, beyond the initial feedback processes, to narrow and identify what to work on and how to develop plans for improvement. I have identified how to begin a challenging conversation about grades and grading practices with an idea of how we can study the issues with volunteers from what I have learned in the past few days.”

Barbara Spelman / Principal (Leander ISD, Texas)

“The improvement coaching and Langford Learning online curriculum will continue to have an impact on my work in education for years to come. After this training, I am so motivated to bring the tools and knowledge to my school to help improve the work we do for students.”

Catie Routson

“Improvement science is a practice that I am relatively new to. With David’s support and the Langford Learning online curriculum, I have gained a strong understanding of the impact this work can have on our organization as well as a clear framework to use when approaching possible opportunities for change.”

Jessica McAdoo

“I was completely new to improvement science and the methods and tools we would be using. I was able to take what I learned from the online training and coaching sessions directly to my students. I am so excited to begin next year with this new way of thinking about how to make improvements in my classroom.”

Jen Felbaum

“My experience involved with David’s small group coaching sessions was great. David’s knowledge of improvement methodologies and his ability to address questions and issues with my < project was very helpful. The Tool Time For Education book is an invaluable resource that I will continue to use in my improvement journey. Overall, working with David was a very impactful experience and I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about improving processes and understanding systems."

Trevor Manendo

Professional Development That Redefines Learning

Practical Tools, Lasting Impact, Real Transformation

Langford Learning offers dynamic training, coaching, and consulting services that enable educators, school leaders, and organizations to implement continuous improvement strategies grounded in the proven principles of W. Edwards Deming. From on-site seminars to online courses and executive coaching, our programs equip teams with practical tools like the PDSA cycle, Capacity Matrices, and Consensograms. Whether you are looking to increase student engagement, improve instructional practices, or create a system-wide culture of collaboration and intrinsic motivation, Langford Learning delivers the methods and mindset to drive meaningful, sustainable change.

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