Table of Content
Why Do People Seek New Ways to Solve Problems? Introduction Why Are Good Ideas Rejected? Common Features of Good Solutions A New Approach to Problem Solving is Needed Summary References Constructing the New Model for Problem Solving: Moving from the Problem to the Ideal Final Result Introduction Contradiction Resources The Ideal Final Result Patterns of Evolution Innovative Principles across Industries Other Concepts and Tools Why Introduce this Model? Summary References Clarify the Tradeoff Behind a Problem Introduction What are Tradeoffs and Inherent Contradictions? Why Analyze Tradeoffs? Defining the Tradeoff An Abundance of Tradeoffs From the Problem to the Tradeoff Summary References Moving from Tradeoff to Inherent Contradiction Introduction How to Formulate the Inherent Contradiction How to Intensify the Inherent Contradiction Examples Summary References Mapping of Invisible Reserves Introduction Invisible Reserves Using the Concept of Resources Different Resources The Most Important Resource Groups When Resources are in use but should be Rediscovered Summary References The Impossible Often Is Possible: How to Increase the Ideality of the System Introduction The Law of Increasing Ideality Constructing Solutions from Resources Summary References How to Separate the Best from the Rest: A Simple and Effective Tool for Evaluation of Solutions Introduction Evaluation Criteria Measures of Evaluation Examples of Evaluation Improvement of the Solution Summary Enriching the Model for Problem Solving Introduction Reference Patterns Are Powerful Tools for System Development Introduction The Uneven Evolution of Systems Transition to Macrolevel Transition to Microlevel The Increase of Interactions Expansion and Convolution How To Use Patterns Together Benefits from Understanding the Patterns of Evolution Examples of the Application of Evolution Patterns Some Nuances in the Use of Patterns Summary Reference Principles for Innovation: 40 Ways to Create Good Solutions Introduction The General Review of 40 Principles Segmentation, Separation (1-2) Local Quality, Symmetry Change, Merging and Multifunctionality (3-6) Nested Doll and Weight Compensation (7-8) Preliminary Counteraction, Action and Beforehand Compensation (9-11) Equipotentiality, The Other Way Around and Curvature Increase (12-14) Dynamic Parts, Partial or Excessive Actions, Dimensionality Change, Mechanical Vibration (15-18) Periodic Action, Continuity of Useful Action and Hurrying (19-21) Blessing in Disguise, Feedback and Intermediary (22-24) Self-Service, Copying, Cheap Disposables and Mechanical Interaction Substitution (25-28) Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Flexible Shells and Thin Films and Porous Materials (29-31) Optical Property Changes, Homogeneity, Discarding and Recovering (32-34) Parameter Changes, Phase Transitions and Thermal Expansion (35-37) Strong Oxidants, Inert Atmosphere and Composite Materials (38-40) How To Select the Most Suitable Principles Summary References Evaluation of the Model for Problem Solving Reference How to Improve Business with TRIZ Typical Obstacles to the Adoption of TRIZ How to Introduce TRIZ into your Organization Implementing the Steps of the Flow Chart Gaining Additional Benefits by Integrating TRIZ with Other Methodologies Summary References Using TRIZ with the Theory of Constraints The Challenger Current Reality Tree Summary References Using TRIZ with Six Sigma and Other Quality Improvement Systems Introduction Methods of Introducing TRIZ into Six Sigma References Book Summary: Creative Problem Solving in a Nutshell References Get Started Glossary References
