MESSAGE FOR WEEK BEGINNING 4th October 2004

Simplicity

Simplicity does not just happen. The evolutionary trend is the other way. Things get even more complex as we keep adding on and seeking to deliver more. Simplicity needs a determined effort. There has to be the will to make things simpler. There also has to be some special thinking. I have just completed a new course on simplicity which will soon be available to trainers through my usual training network of APTT (telephone USA: 1 515 278 5570). As an exercise spell out for yourself what you might consider the benefits and values of simplicity. Designing for simplicity is not as difficult as trying to simplify something which is already in progress.

Edward de Bono nmt
20th September 2004