People in the News

On reactive thinking and 3M

Aug 16, 2012 at 11:00 am by admin

Jim, I read your letter last month with great interest, in that I have done a lot of work with Mother Mining over the years. I think the situation is even more strange.... Read More

Radio program is spot on

Aug 10, 2012 at 10:09 am by admin

Jim, I listened to your radio show, "The coming problem with coal." You are spot on. Not just the paper industry, but all coal burners are stuck believing that logic will pr.... Read More

'People often distort data in order to tell a story that they want to tell'

Aug 02, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

Hi Jim! Your follow-up comments on Six Sigma are well stated and I agree with you. I have seen too many people torture data until it confesses. People often disto.... Read More

Always on the lookout for a good book...

Jul 26, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

Jim, I picked up a copy of “Imagine: How Creativity Works” which you suggested in last week’s column. I’ll take a look f.... Read More

On Six Sigma

Jul 19, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

Jim I haven't seen Six Sigma in action - it's a pity that it has become a fad or a buzzword because they are not sustainable. If the target is < 3.4.... Read More