Management Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“Eliminate numerical quotas, including Management by Objectives.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Crisis, W. Edwards Deming, 1982
Eliminate rigid numerical targets and focus on qualitative improvement and systemic health.
In simple terms: Stop using fixed quotas; improve processes.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize process over numbers.
Themes
quality management
systems thinking
leadership
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- software development
- healthcare management
- education reform
Key Concepts
continuous improvement
systems theory
human factors
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure improvement without fixed numbers?
- What alternatives to quotas exist?
A Different Perspective
Pure quotas can ignore context and demotivate staff.
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