Require rising standards of adequacy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Organizations must constantly push for higher levels of quality.
- In plain terms
- Never settle for just enough.
- What can you take from it?
- Continuous improvement drives success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are we settling for mediocre?
- What defines adequate for us?
Another view
Constant pressure can lead to burnout.
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