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“Nobody goes to work to do a bad job.” quote by W. Edwards Deming
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“Nobody goes to work to do a bad job.”

W. Edwards Deming

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Source Book: Out of the Crisis by W. Edwards Deming, 1982

People should work to produce quality, not just to avoid failure.

In simple terms: Work for quality, not just to avoid bad outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Focus on delivering good work.

Themes

quality work ethic responsibility

Mood

reflective professional

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • customer service
  • manufacturing
  • personal productivity

Key Concepts

continuous improvement process control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure quality when resources are limited?
  • What standards guide your work?
A Different Perspective

Even with good intentions, external constraints can hinder quality.

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