Careers Quote by Phil Crosby
“You are going to be measured anyway by some means, fair or foul. Usually the one doing the measuring has nothing specific in mind; so he does it by the seat of his pants. Careers are destroyed in this manner.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly corporate talk, 20th century
Performance is judged by arbitrary standards, often without clear criteria, leading to unfair career impacts.
In simple terms: People are judged by vague measures.
Key Takeaway
Beware of vague evaluations.
Themes
career
fairness
evaluation
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
advice
cautionary
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- performance reviews
- promotion decisions
Key Concepts
bias
subjectivity
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure fair assessment?
- What standards would you set?
A Different Perspective
Metrics can be manipulated or misapplied.
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