Can We Learn From Others Also?

Japan transformed its entire industrial landscape after World War II by embracing the Quality Principles taught by an American—Dr. W. Edwards Deming, a retired ITT engineer and manager. Within a generation, Japan surpassed the United States in product quality, with Toyota rising to become the world’s largest automaker, overtaking General Motors.

China, too, learned from history. After the devastating famine of the late 1940s, the country made a strategic decision to open its doors, study global best practices, and engage with the world—beginning with the symbolic Ping Pong diplomacy of the early 1970s. Today, China produces some of the most advanced and competitive products on the global market.

So what is wrong with Ghana learning from others, setting clear standards, and adopting proven systems that elevate our society?

Some of us may be retired, but Ghana still lives in us—and we continue to believe in her potential to rise through discipline, learning, and bold reforms.

Dr. K. Dans