What are others saying about Doug Wood and DC Wood Consulting:

Bill Denney, CEO, Quality Texas Foundation
(colleague with American Society for Quality)
"To the best of my knowledge, no one knows as much about analyzing, understanding and addressing organizational costs and business problems as Doug Wood. I have known and worked with Doug for more than ten years and he is focused, energetic and successful in helping organizations improve. Doug has written many articles and at least one book on organizational improvement. His insight is no-nonsense when he identifies problems and improvements. I am happy to recommend Doug to any organization needing his expertise to drive change and sustainability. Bill Denney, Ph.D CEO Quality Texas Foundation"
July 2, 2009

Brian LeHouillier, American Society for Quality
"Doug teaches internet and classroom-based courses for ASQ. The courses that Doug teaches for ASQ are Cost of Quality: Finance for Continuous Improvement and Measuring Process and Organizational Performance. Participants in these classes rate Doug’s experiences, teaching and subject areas at very high levels. He teaches with a high degree of energy and expertise. His presentations are clear and concise. Doug demonstrates very good class management skills, which can be challenging to a facilitator in a virtual environment. Doug makes certain prepares for every class he teaches and this preparation shows through his work as a highly rated instructor. Participants have indicated the skills and knowledge that they learn in his classes are easily implementable. I certainly would recommend him for any training in these topic areas."
August 31, 2009

R Clayton McKeon, Student, Kettering University
(colleague, worked directly with Doug Wood at Kellogg Co.)
"Doug was absolutely the most brilliant guy in the department. He understood not only his job but the fundamentals of how the operation was supposed to work and how everything tied together. Articulate, knowledgeable and highly technical, Doug was our resident expert on many functions of the Industrial Engineering Department."
July 2, 2009

Fred Zang
(client of DC Wood Consulting LLC in 2009)
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
"Doug has demonstrated outstanding skills in leading a six-sigma project for my organization. He is an enthusiastic professional with excellent analytical, teaching and team building skills. I have thoroughly appreciated the opportunity to have worked with Doug."
July 2, 2009

Marlys Arnold, Owner, ImageSpecialist
(a contractor to DC Wood Consulting LLC)
"Doug takes a wealth of experience in manufacturing and quality processes and translates it into straightforward ideas that anyone can understand. In addition to his book, The Executive Guide to Understanding and Implementing Quality Cost Programs, he has developed other tools to help companies define their quality process issues and find the most appropriate and cost-effective solutions. His creativity and enthusiasm for helping companies is obvious, both in consultations and workshops. I highly recommend contacting Doug to assist with your company's quality system."
November 8, 2008

Duke Okes
(client hired DC Wood Consulting LLC for Business Training in 2008)
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
"If you're wanting to know how well your organization leverages your quality processes Doug can give you a quick snapshot with an innovative tool he's developed. He can then help your organization significantly improve that leverage through the use of data."
April 25, 2008

Deb Denavs, Process Manager, John Deere
(worked directly with DC Wood Consulting LLC)
"Doug is an adaptable, knowledgeable consultant and teacher. Doug has significant manufacturing and transactional experience and can translate between these two modalities with ease. He has shown cost-saving results in contracts and companies. I would highly recommend Doug."
April 25, 2008

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