Introduction to the Eight Dimensional Methodology for Innovative Problem Solving
Idea Generation There is a need for unified and systematic approach to idea generation that overcomes disadvantages of existing methods and uses past experiences from many disciplines.
The Eight Dimensional Methodology for Innovative Problem Solving Unifies
existing problem solving knowledge, techniques and solutions from different disciplines Engineering/Inventions/Technology, Business/Industry/Marketing, Math/Science,… TRIZ, SCAMPER, Lateral Thinking, Analogy, …
Discipline
independent Comprehensive and systematic “Anyone can be creative”
Generates many out-of-the-box & high quality ideas in a short period of time May be used by individuals/teams anytime Eliminates psychological inertia
The Eight Dimensional Methodology for Innovative Problem Solving
Stimulates thinking by focusing on eight different problem solving strategies… One at a time
Note: It is not a Problem Solving Cookbook
The Eight Dimensions
The Eight Dimensions
Note: The eight dimensions are not
mutually exclusive, i.e., same solutions may be found in more than one dimension
Note: The order in which the eight dimensions are used is not important