Perfection and Quality

I overheard a conversation the other day I found to be a compelling, thoughtful leadership approach.

There is quality and there is perfection.?

One is an absolute for our work, the other is impossible.

This is brilliant.

The premise- pursue quality, always, but understand that perfection is a myth.

The universe of things is a fluid dynamic. Ever evolving, always in process, inviting improvement.?

Perfection implies a static state, a pinnacle. Completion and no possibility of anything better.

Perfection simply does not exist.

I applaud this leadership approach and perspective on the remarkable work our teams do, and this is why:

Quality over perfection emphasizes process over product. We make products, but the focus must be improving our means and methods to achieve ever-improved results.

Quality sets a high bar. Quality as a state of mind lives in every effort. Its not an ephemeral ‘hack your way to to a pretty result’ path, but a integrated approach of process, product and experience.

Continuous learning. As a knowledge building company, we’re champions for life long learners. Perfection implies a fait accompli. Pursuit of quality is a life long endeavor.

It's refreshing to see leadership that translates our mantra 'every child is capable of greatness' to our associates in such an actionable way. And its scaleable and transferrable.

In all your efforts, seek quality, not perfection.