Helping Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“When a worker has reached a stable state, further training will not help him.”
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.
Focus on new challenges after stability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career development
- skill assessment
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it appropriate to retrain a stable employee?
- How can we identify true plateaus?
Workers may still benefit from diverse learning experiences.