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“Quality means conformance to requirements, not elegance.” quote by Phil Crosby
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“Quality means conformance to requirements, not elegance.”

Phil Crosby

About This Quote

Source Book: Quality is Free, 1979

Quality is meeting specifications, not about aesthetic appeal.

In simple terms: Meeting specs, not style.

Key Takeaway

Focus on requirements.

Themes

quality efficiency standards

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

technical practical

When to use this quote

  • manufacturing
  • software development
  • service delivery
  • project management

Key Concepts

process improvement customer satisfaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you balancing quality with creativity?
  • How can you improve standards without losing elegance?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on specs may stifle innovation.

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