Let's not get all anal about this, and remember the intent in the original methodology (if you can call it that). PDCA is more of a discipline or a message that suggests that a "Ready-Aim-Fire" way of working is superior in the long run to a "Ready-Fire-Aim" or even a "Fire-Fire-Fire" operation
As a message or guiding principle, it is hard to see how PDCA can ever become outdated, but the means and methods employed will change from year to year with fashion and technological advance
Considering how "old hat" we are in danger of badging it up, it is still surprising how often the PDCA cycle is compromised. And when it is, it is generally in "P" territory where the greatest liberties are taken
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As a message or guiding principle, it is hard to see how PDCA can ever become outdated, but the means and methods employed will change from year to year with fashion and technological advance
Considering how "old hat" we are in danger of badging it up, it is still surprising how often the PDCA cycle is compromised. And when it is, it is generally in "P" territory where the greatest liberties are taken
My view, anyway