Standardization Quote by Thomas Newkirk
““Yet, standardization only leads to sameness, not necessarily quality, and rarely to excellence (p. 9).””
About This Quote
Standardizing processes can make things uniform but does not guarantee high quality or excellence.
In simple terms: Standardization brings sameness, not necessarily excellence.
Focus on quality beyond uniformity.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- software development
- education
- healthcare
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance consistency with creativity?
- What metrics ensure excellence?
Uniformity can stifle innovation.