“As I see it, there are two great forces of human nature: self-interest, and caring for others. Capitalism harnesses self-interest in a helpful and sustainable way, but only on behalf of those who can pay. Government aid and philanthropy channel our caring for those who can't pay. But to provide rapid improvement for the poor we need a system that draws in innovators and businesses in a far better way than we do today.” WayNeedsHumansTwoSelfGovernmentTodayForceInterestPoorBusinessPayHuman NatureDrawsCapitalismCaringAidsImprovementHelpfulPhilanthropyBehalfRapidsSelf InterestBetter WaysInnovatorsCaring For OthersHarnessGovernment Aid Author:Bill Gates
“Almost all quality improvement comes via simplification of design, manufacturing... layout, processes, and procedures.” ProcessBusinessQualityDesignManagementSimplicityImprovementLongevityProceduresManufacturingSimplificationContinuous ImprovementKaizenLayoutQuality In BusinessPoor QualityDesign Process Author:Tom Peters
“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” InspirationalMotivationalChoicesInspiringResultsEffortBusinessQualityCommitmentEconomicsPerfectionIntelligentManagementExcellenceIntentionIntelligenceFocusedAccidentsProductivityImprovementAlternativesProductiveExecutionAssuranceManufacturingSkillfulHigh QualityPlannersBusiness PlanMaking ChoicesCraftsmanshipQuality EducationQuality TimeBusiness ManagementKaizenWorkmanshipEffort And Hard WorkQuality WorkBusiness PlanningQuality In BusinessGreat QualitiesCommitment In BusinessInspirational CommitmentPoor QualityQuality ManagementWise ChoicesQuality ServicePlanning For SuccessEffort And SuccessCommitment To ExcellenceAcademic ExcellenceQuality Not Quantity Author:John Ruskin
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” KnowsInspirationalMayGrowthBusinessVisionKnowledgeKnowingPsychologySelf ImprovementPersonal GrowthImprovementMemorableFinding YourselfSelf MotivationGood LifeAutismImprovingPlaywrightSelf EmpowermentKnow ThyselfFull PotentialContinuous ImprovementUrban PlanningHoratioHamlet And OpheliaOpheliaHamlet OpheliaMaximizingAlways Room For ImprovementDenmark In Hamlet Author:William Shakespeare
“It is clear that global challenges must be met with an emphasis on peace, in harmony with others, with strong alliances and international consensus. Imperfect as it may be, there is no doubt that this can best be done through the United Nations, not merely to preserve peace but also to make change, even radical change, without violence.” InspirationalMayDoneStrongNationsChallengesUnitedBusinessClearDoubtViolenceMetsHarmonyInternationalImprovementRadicalPreservesNo DoubtImperfectEmphasisUnited NationsConsensusAlliancesRadical Change Book:The Jimmy Carter Library Source: The Jimmy Carter Library
“The good things take care of themselves. We want to find all the negatives.” WantInspirationalCareChallengesBusinessGood ThingsTake CareImprovement Author:Wayne Huizenga
“The acceleration of the marketing process, the concentrating of manufacturing, greater diversification, increased international competition, have in turn speeded up product improvements, product innovations and new product introductions. The stakes are high, the failures costly.” TurnsProcessBusinessGreaterProductsInnovationCompetitionMarketingInternationalImprovementStakesIntroductionManufacturingConcentratingNew ProductsDiversificationAcceleration Author:Tom Sutton