Competition should not be for a share of the market-but to expand the market.
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It is a mistake to assume that if everybody does his job, it will be all right. The whole system may be in trouble.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that individual effort alone does not guarantee overall success and that systemic issues may still exist.
W. Edwards Deming's quote highlights the misconception that if each person performs their assigned tasks, the entire organization or system will function smoothly. It stresses the importance of looking beyond individual contributions and recognizing that the interconnections within a system can lead to broader challenges that need to be addressed collectively for true success.
Themes
SystemTeamworkCollaborationSuccessEffort
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting discussing project outcomes, one could use this quote to emphasize the need for holistic strategies.
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