1st Edition

Systematic Innovation An Introduction to TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)

By John Terninko, Alla Zusman, Boris Zlotin Copyright 1998
    222 Pages
    by CRC Press

    224 Pages
    by CRC Press

    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 TRIZ

  • The ideal design is a goal
  • Contradictions help solve problems
  • The innovative process can be structured systematically

    With 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!
  • Introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, TRIZ
    Innovative Situation Questionnaire, ISQ
    Problem Formulation
    Contradiction
    The Ideal Design, Ideality
    System Modeling, Substance-Field Analysis
    Patterns of Evolution
    Implementation
    Appendix A: Physical Effects and Phenomenon
    Appendix B: 39 Parameters-Definitions
    Appendix C: 40 Principles-Definitions and Examples
    Appendix D: 40 Principles-Frequency of Use
    Appendix E: Contradiction Table
    Appendix F: Containment Ring Case
    Appendix G: Resources
    Glossary
    References
    Bibliography

    Biography

    John Terninko, Alla Zusman, Boris Zlotin

    ...easy to follow...gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of the most powerful method of restructuring and focusing creativity and breakthrough thinking for problem solving to come along in the last 70 years."-European Foundation for Management Development
    "TRIZ offers examples which lead in new directions, turning psychological inertia into a whirlwind of new ideas-it gives a gentle smack on the forehead, often creating more alternative ideas than you wish to consider."
    ffers examples which lead in new directions, turning psychological inertia into a whirlwind of new ideas-it gives a gentle smack on the forehead, often creating more alternative ideas than you wish to consider."