Out of the Crisis
by William Edwards Deming · 1982
In a nutshell
Out of the Crisis by W. Edwards Deming is highlighted by Roger Ehrenberg of IA Ventures as critical for startup founders. The book emphasizes respecting employees, focusing on process, and collecting and analyzing data, applicable to businesses of any size.
Overview
Out of the Crisis is a seminal work on management and quality control by W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer in the field.
Key Insights from Recommender
- "Big or small, this book focuses the entrepreneur/manager on respecting employees, focusing on process, and insisting on the collection and analysis of data." – Roger Ehrenberg, founder and managing partner of IA Ventures
Relevance to Startups
The book is described as critical for startup founders, providing principles that help in building respectful, process-driven, and data-informed organizations.
Reference
Out of the Crisis — publisher / official page. Summary adapted from the Awesome Startup Books collection.
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