Re: HBR article

[Steve Brant <trimtab@sprynet.com>]

Thanks for pointing this out, Wayne.  I think we should all write to the HBR
on this point.  The more people they hear from, the more likely they are to
publish one of our letters.  I would encourage us all to include a statement
in our letters regarding what Dr. Deming's philosophy *is*, not just that it
*isn't* a fad.

Steve Brant

> Here's the text of the offending paragraph (page 26/27):
> 
> "Legitimized by Gurus and Disciples. Many fads gain credibility by the
> status and prestige of their proponents or followers, rather than through
> empirical evidence. And stories of corporate heroes and organizational
> successes suggest prestigious adherents. For example, consultant W. Edwards
> Deming is inextricably linked with TQM as the architect of the 14 Points for
> Management."
> 
> Perhaps someone from the WEDI would like to write to  the HBR to set them
> straight! If not, I'm certainly prepared to.