Begin Quote by W. Edwards Deming
“You do not install quality; you begin to work at it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Out of the Crisis, 1982
Quality must be cultivated through continuous effort, not a one‑time installation.
In simple terms: Quality is built, not bought.
Key Takeaway
Commit to ongoing improvement processes.
Themes
business
quality
process
continuous improvement
leadership
Mood
pragmatic
motivational
Type
professional
educational
When to use this quote
- manufacturing
- service industries
- software development
- education
Key Concepts
total quality management
kaizen
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits foster a quality mindset?
- How to measure progress in quality initiatives?
A Different Perspective
Improvement requires resources and cultural change, which can be resisted.
