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“When a worker has reached a stable state, further training will not help him.” quote by W. Edwards Deming
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“When a worker has reached a stable state, further training will not help him.”

W. Edwards Deming

About This Quote

Source Book: Out of the Crisis, 1982

Once a worker reaches a stable performance level, additional training yields diminishing returns.

In simple terms: Training stops being effective after stability.

Key Takeaway

Focus on new challenges after stability.

Themes

learning productivity human resources

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

managerial practical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • skill assessment
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

Skill plateau continuous improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it appropriate to retrain a stable employee?
  • How can we identify true plateaus?
A Different Perspective

Workers may still benefit from diverse learning experiences.

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