Practical Approach
A 2x4 block of wood solved a problem
(See Low-cost success stories)
Dan is well known for his practical approach:
- Identifying simple ideas that work.
- Using the existing strengths of your organization to fix your own
problems.
- Developing a worksite culture that empowers creativity among
ordinary employees
- Speaking and writing in plain language.
- Reports that are short, to the point, and focused on practical
solutions.
He is an excellent and entertaining public speaker as evidenced by
these testimonials.
Testimonials for his work
showing cost
reductions and improvements
are found throughout his books, training materials, and this
website. In particular, his
favorite low-cost success stories offer examples of his down-to-earth
style.
Scientific Underpinnings
Low tech and practical doesn't mean that solutions aren't based on
science or that the thinking behind a solution isn't complex.. Good
design involves making the use of tools or systems seem intuitive.
For example, you shouldn't have to think about how a light switch is
supposed to work to use it.
Similarly, good solutions in the workplace should appear as though they
were simply a matter of common sense. The same is true for training
sessions and written materials. The presenter and author is supposed
to do all the hard work behind the scenes so that the information is clear
and seemingly self-evident.
Laboratory study conducted by Dan using electromyography (EMG)
for a product evaluation
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