The Essential Deming: Leadership Principles from the Father of Quality (Business Books)

Referred to as "the high prophet of quality" by the New York Times, Deming was instrumental in the spectacular rise of Japanese industry after World War II and influenced many of the world's most innovative managers in the ensuing decades. The name W. Edwards Deming is synonymous with the most insightful views, ideas, and commentary on management and quality control. Ford achieved major success in this effort, and I consider Ed Deming to have been a key element in our progress." -- DONALD E. Orsini provides expert commentary throughout, delivering a powerful, practical guide to superior management. SENGE, MIT and the Society for Organizational Learning. Edwards Deming for impact on management in the twentieth century. The publication of this expansive edition of Deming in Deming's own words is a seminal event." -- PETER M. W. Deming is among them. Deming's genius, already immense, grows even larger with this new collection of his thoughts." -- DONALD M. Deming emphasizing the importance of quality control are very useful for people of all ages." -- TATSURO TOYODA, Senior Advisor, Toyota Motor Corporation"Few rival W. PETERSEN, former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company"It can be said of very few that they changed the way the world thinks, but Dr.

Good information. Great condition Rose W I read for this semester at my college. Great book. Repeats itself a little.. Not a cover to cover read but a good reference. Gareth Noble A collection of readings and ideas from the 'father of quality'. While the content is good, the connection between articles is unclear and sometimes repetitive. Not a cover to cover read but a good reference.. Amazon Customer said Lacking substance. Full of punch words and theory names but the contents can really be summarised in perhaps a few pages. With all due respect I can't say I learnt enough to justify the time used to complete this book.

About the AuthorJOYCE NILSSON ORSINI, PhD, is an associate professor of management systems at Fordham University, the director of Fordham's Deming Scholars MBA program, and president of The W. Edwards Deming Institute.

JOYCE NILSSON ORSINI, PhD, is an associate professor of management systems at Fordham University, the director of Fordham's Deming Scholars MBA program, and president of The W. Edwards Deming Institute.