Deming Institute

JUNE 30, 2020

Stephen Covey similarly described this concept using the metaphor of a ladder, stating, ”Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall” (Covey, 2011). To that end, Dr. Deming might well ask, “By what method” can we determine the “right” things to do?

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Covey Deming Six Sigma Efficiency 69

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 17, 2011

The concept of inclusion in business started when Quality gurus like Deming asked Americans to drop the ‘product-out’ mentality and instead practice a ‘customer-in’ mindset. Why could he not use the assembly line method used by the burger company to maximize the number of operations every surgeon performs?

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Self-aware Engineering Chief Technology Officer Learning-by-Doing 50

Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2016

More than 40% of the unicorns that went public since 2011 saw their valuation stay flat or dropped. ” Rule #2: Find a balance between derivative products, platform upgrades, and breakthrough innovation. Back in 2009, there were just four companies that fit the bill. Self-cannibalization occurs at different levels.

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Productivity Products Company Metrics 8