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Systematic Innovation

Published 15 April 1998
John Terninko, Alla Zusman, Boris Zlotin
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TL;DR

An introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, TRIZ Innovative Situation Questionnaire, ISQ Problem Formulation Contradiction, and Ideality System Modeling.

Abstract

This exciting new book presents the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), a process that will provoke a breakthrough in your thinking patterns and the way you approach problem solving. The pillar of TRIZ is that contradiction can be methodically resolved through the application of innovative solutions.The Three Premises of TRIZThe ideal design is a goalContradictions help solve problemsThe innovative process can be structured systematicallyWith Systematic Innovation you will learn how to stop seeing conflicts as insurmountable barriers and instead celebrate them as opportunities for improvement and refinement of the design process. You will learn how to eliminate the words "tradeoff" and "compromise" from your vocabulary. The ideal design will become an expectation, not just a dream. By practicing the methods presented in this book, you will increase innovation and radically improve design. Discover the "science" of creativity!

Keywords

Engineering