David Woods

David Woods is a notable figure in the fields of human factors and resilience engineering. His work focuses on understanding how people interact with complex systems, especially in high-stakes environments like aviation and healthcare. Woods emphasizes the importance of designing systems that support human capabilities and recognizing that errors can occur. He advocates for understanding how organizations can adapt and learn from incidents to improve safety and performance. His research has significantly contributed to how industries approach safety, decision-making, and the design of systems that account for human behavior.