Peter Scholtes
E-mail: peter@kellyallan.com

Kelly Allan Associates, Ltd. is the point of
contact for consulting and speaking on Peter’s behalf.


Peter Scholtes is an internationally known author, lecturer, and consultant. From 1987 to 1993 Mr. Scholtes shared the platform with W. Edwards Deming, helping to educate corporations about the new philosophy of the Quality movement. He was one of the first to synthesize the principles of the organizational development field with the teachings of Dr. Deming. Mr. Scholtes is the author of The Team Handbook and The Leaders Handbook: Making things happen and getting things done. He has written award-winning articles on several Quality-related topics, especially with Dr. Deming’s encouragement, on the controversial topic of performance appraisal: What’s wrong with it and what to do instead. In March of 1995, Quality Digest recognized Mr. Scholtes as one of the 50 Quality leaders of this decade.

Peter’s work continues to inspire organizational change. To read a review of Peter’s book, The Leader’s Handbook, please click here.

Although retired, Peter Scholtes provides Kelly Allan Associates, Ltd. with ongoing counsel and support.