Poor Deming never stood a chance
8 days ago
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- Peter Drucker and W. Edwards Deming were two influential management figures in the mid-20th century.
- Drucker's ideas, like OKRs, became more influential in the U.S., while Deming had a greater impact in Japan.
- OKRs simplify organizational complexity by focusing on measurable key results, reducing managerial bandwidth.
- Deming criticized numerical targets, advocating for systemic changes and understanding the system for improvements.
- Deming emphasized statistical process control to understand variability and determine effective interventions.
- Drucker's approach is easier for managers to apply, while Deming's requires more commitment and continuous research.
- The author aligns with Deming's philosophy but acknowledges why Drucker's ideas prevailed due to their simplicity.