W. Edwards Deming's Quotes

We are here to make another world.

W. Edwards Deming

Whenever there is fear, you will get wrong figures.

W. Edwards Deming

The prevailing - and foolish - attitude is that a good manager can be a good manager anywhere, with no special knowledge of the production process he's managing. A man with a financial background may know nothing about manufacturing shoes or cars, but he's put in charge anyway.

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You should not ask questions without knowledge.

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Lack of knowledge... that is the problem.

W. Edwards Deming

A bad system will beat a good person every time.

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Learning is not compulsory... neither is survival.

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I am forever learning and changing.

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All anyone asks for is a chance to work with pride.

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Quality is everyone's responsibility.

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Quality is pride of workmanship.

W. Edwards Deming