Competition should not be for a share of the market-but to expand the market.
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Learn the basics of analytics and people will love you. If you don't have time to learn, hire someone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding analytics is vital for gaining others' respect and support.
This quote emphasizes the importance of learning analytics as a foundational skill in today's data-driven world. W. Edwards Deming suggests that mastering the basics of analytics can significantly enhance your credibility and relationships with others, indicating that if one lacks the time to learn, outsourcing this skill is a viable alternative.
Themes
AnalyticsRespectLearningDataCredibilitySkills
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting to emphasize the importance of data analysis.
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