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There probably are enough And I'm sure there will be a benefit. But the data doesn't exist as far as I know, and if it did, we'd find it hard or impossible to distinguish between the benefits of the training and the 'attitude bias' resulting from self selection.

More so than currently?

As opposed to using the term "micrometric influence"? One is a recognised term for a process that is used in enlightened management approaches worldwide, the other is something someone made up on the spur of the moment.

Coin a phrase like Kai-zen and then you can sell common sense for a fortune!

Are we getting a little divergent here?

are there two issues?

one being driver 'quality' as in skill level

the other being driver 'attention to the process of driving'

popular with management consultant types:

Kai-Zen

"gradual and orderly, continuous improvement"

Speech by Minister of State for Transport Stephen Ladyman to the ROSPA conference.

One of the buzzwords in the motor industry during the 1980s and '90s was "kaizen". As some of you will know, "kaizen" is a Japanese business philosophy that has revolutionised car manufacturing around the world.

Crudely translated, it describes a process of striving for excellence through gradual, continuous improvement. To be more efficient, more practical, and more effective each day.

It applies to every level of the organization - so that new ideas from the shop floor are considered just as important as new ideas from the boardroom.

It's a recipe for staying competitive, and remaining ahead of the game, no matter how many targets you've hit, or how delighted your shareholders with their latest dividend.

And yet it's a philosophy grounded in practicality and pragmatism. It understands that in the real world there are always differences in opinion, and when human beings are involved, things don't always go to plan.

The "kaizen" philosophy, I believe, is relevant not just to industry and manufacturing.

It's relevant to you and me.

To everyone who's fighting to reduce casualties on Britain's roads.

Our work is not about finding some new piece of technology, or some new traffic management systems, that's going to slash road deaths by 50% overnight.

It's not about a single central organization having all the ideas, and telling others what to do.

It's about involving everyone - Government, local authorities, charities, safety groups, police, car manufacturers, and many others - and working towards shared goals.

It's about gradual, continuous improvement at all levels. Because we already have high road safety standards - among the best in the world.
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Delivered: 27 February 2006

You are Dr Stephen Ladyman, and I claim my five pounds.

Best laugh I've had for a while!!!

I suspect I wouldn't mind having his salary, but I hope I have some things he hasn't displayed ... ethics, social responsibility for example.