Competition should not be for a share of the market-but to expand the market.
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You can only elevate individual performance by elevating that of the entire system.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Improving overall systems leads to better individual performance.
W. Edwards Deming emphasizes the importance of viewing individual performance within the broader context of a system. Rather than solely focusing on enhancing individual capabilities, true improvement comes from uplifting the entire system in which individuals operate, creating an environment that fosters collective success and productivity.
Themes
PerformanceSystemImprovementCollectiveSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about team dynamics during a corporate meeting.
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