About Quote by Carlos Ghosn
“You go to a plant not only to pat the people on the back, but to tell them about the opportunities they have to do a better job. Quality is one of the opportunities they have to do a better job.”
About This Quote
The speaker emphasizes that visiting a plant should include praising staff and highlighting quality improvement opportunities as a key area for better performance.
In simple terms: Plant visits should praise workers and stress quality improvement.
Use plant visits to motivate and focus on quality.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- manufacturing audits
- team meetings
- training sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance praise with constructive feedback?
- What other opportunities should be highlighted?
Focusing solely on quality may overlook other issues.