Doug’s Latest Book – PROACTIVE Problem Solving!
Published January 2025
“Stop the Stupid and Build a Smarter, More Productive Organization”
The way businesses operate is broken. You see it every day — inefficient systems, endless frustrations, and wasted time. Only 32% of employees feel engaged, while managers spend up to 3.5 hours a day fixing problems caused by flawed work systems. The result is frustration, squandered resources, and missed opportunities.
In PROACTIVE Problem Solving, Doug Hall — Founder of Eureka! Ranch & Co-Founder & CEO of Brain Brew Distillery — delivers a bold solution to “Stop the Stupid” and eliminate what’s not working. His proven approach, developed through decades of innovation leadership, empowers organizations to find and fix problems by engaging everyone from the frontline to the C-suite in the problem-solving process.
Grounded in real-world success, this book draws from Doug’s experience leading over 20,000 innovations at Eureka! Ranch and scaling Brain Brew Distillery from a startup to producing over 100,000 cases of bourbon annually.
PROACTIVE Problem Solving dives deep into unearth proven methods for growth and profitability:
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- Defining Problems and Solutions: Identify what the problem is, then focus on the “why.” Pinpoint the issues that matter, and build communication skills needed to implement effective solutions.
- Creating Solutions: Understand the three principles that increase problem-solving capabilities: exploring stimulus, leveraging diversity and inclusion, and driving out fear. You’ll learn proven techniques for engaging employees, fostering innovation, and turning teams into problem-solving virtuosos.
- Driving out Risk as You Bring Your Idea to Life: Discover Doug’s reliable system for decreasing risk and increasing success. Transform good ideas into game-changing results.
Whether you’re a manager striving to lead more effectively or an employee wanting to make a greater impact, Proactive Problem Solving delivers actionable insights to revolutionize how work gets done. By implementing these methods, your organization can reduce costly mistakes, enhance employee satisfaction, and drive sustainable growth in today’s competitive business environment.
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Reactions to Doug’s Latest Book
PROACTIVE Problem Soving
January 2025
“This is quite simply a brilliant book in it’s clarity, practical application and easily digested examples. STOP STUPID – START SMART is a simple, yet powerful thought. A must read! “
Ken Grier
Founder of De-Still Creative Ltd.
“Doug provides understanding and guidance on the vital importance of stimulating joy in work, by enabling employees to become part of the improvement of their work systems. When employees are engaged, a chain reaction of increased quality, efficiency and productivity is sparked.”
Kevin E. Cahill
President
The W. Edwards Deming Institute
“In this tightly written volume, Doug Hall has made problem solving even easier. Read it, study it, apply it, try any or all of the techniques, and prepare to be stunningly surprised at the results!”
Barry J Bruns
Colonel, USAF (Ret)
“For anyone who leads teams, serves on teams or wants their organization to perform at a high level, you need to read and truly digest PROACTIVE Problem Solving. Doug Hall’s strategies, tools and examples will help your business achieve more than you thought possible.”
R. Bruce Montgomery Jr.
Senior Operating Partner
Bourne Partners
“Only Doug Hall could make PROACTIVE Problem Solving seem so effortless. Doug’s energy for changing the world, one pioneer at a time, is admirable. His unwavering determination, and relentless pursuit to teach others how to make a meaningful difference redefines what is possible.”
Corinne Dupuy
Assistant Dean
College of Engineering
University of Louisiana at Lafayette