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We tell our young managers: 'Don't be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don't make the same mistake twice'.

— Akio Morita Nick Lyons (1976)

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A company will get nowhere if all of the thinking is left to management.

John Raymond Phillips (1994)

There is no secret ingredient or hidden formula responsible for the success of the best Japanese companies.

Made in Japan (1986)

Once you have a staff of prepared, intelligent, and energetic people, the next step is to motivate them to be creative.

Made in Japan (1986)

Management of an industrial company must be giving targets to the engineers constantly; that may be the most important job management has in dealing with its engineers.

Made in Japan (1986)

To gain profit is important, but you must invest to build up assets that you can cash in in the future.

Made in Japan (1986)

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Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.

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