I recently had the opportunity to attend the online course ISO Vibration Analysis Category III with Alan Friedman. He is undoubtedly a gifted trainer who can claim not only extensive experience in the field but also the utmost competence in teaching-learning communication. While the former is perhaps no surprise for a seasoned reliability professional, the latter is far rarer among discipline experts. Alan´s courses are strikingly different (read better) from anything you might have attended before!
He presented us with complex theories, such as reliability engineering, machinery failures, overall equipment effectiveness, and signal processes, in a crystal-clear and vivid manner, always backing up our physical intuition with examples from everyday life. The training method alone was a memorable and worthwhile experience for me.
In addition, Alan possesses the ability to convey his knowledge with a positive and genuinely sympathetic human approach. This makes people feel comfortable even when asking seemingly irrelevant or “stupid” questions. He reported several case histories showing that in the end Reliability, Safety, Quality, and Leadership are all interconnected and parts of a company’s cultural DNA.
I appreciated Alan’s attitude of caring about details but always looking at the big picture. This has really resonated with me and will stick with me, even long after I have forgotten all the other technical stuff.
In conclusion I strongly recommend everyone who wants to take on the challenge of maintenance 4.0 strategies (predictive, precision, and proactive) to take Alan´s classes or to contact him for setting up their asset management program in the most profitable and safest way.
