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Re: Deming on the Whole Greater Than...



I would like to know what Dr. Deming said, precisely.  Thanks for offering
to do this!

Steve Brant

> In a PBS video done in 1990, the good doctor talks about the value of
> optimizing a system. When asked to give an example, he describes a
> symphony orchestra.  He says it is not the job of a musician to play as
> loud as he can (I don't remember the exact words).One of the main themes
> in this video is "optimizing the system" not the individual.
> 
> If there is interest, I would be willing to run the tape and try to
> record his exact words.
> Tom



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