Inventive Problem Solving
One of the many myths of innovation is that the spark insight is random. The results from using of a systematic approach such as the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TIPS) or TRIZ (a Russian Acronym) debunks this myth.
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What is TRIZ?
TRIZ is an acronym of Russian words that translates to the English as Theory of Inventive Problem Solving. It is a collection of tools and processes to intensify innovation.
Who invented TRIZ?
Genrich Altschuller developed the foundational concepts of TRIZ and published several books on this subject. His work started in the former Soviet Union during the 1940's and continued for 60 years.
What are the fundamental concepts of TRIZ?
Ideality: More ideal products and processes replace less ideal products over time. A clear understanding and expression of ideality is invaluable. For example, airlines quickly adopted the ideal check-in process-- The passenger checks in himself. Web based check-in boarding pass issuance is an advantage to the airline and to the passenger.
Technical Conflict: Many designs are compromises while innovative designs eliminate the compromise. Unresolved technical conflicts can often be recognized because a design has been "optimized". The optimized result has minimized the conflict, but not resolved it.
Resources
The following two books are useful to those new to the use of TIPS methods.
Innovation on Demand: New Product Development Using TRIZ by Victor Fey and Eugene Rivin, 2005
Simplified TRIZ: New Problem-Solving Applications for Engineers & Manufacturing Professionals by Kalevi Rantanen and Ellen Domb, 2002
Links:
The TRIZ journal is a source of articles on TRIZ -http://www.trizjournal.com