Breakthrough Innovation with Systematic Inventive Thinking
Overview:
Introduction:
This training program provides participants with structured methodologies for generating innovative solutions to complex challenges. It equips individuals and teams with the tools and mindset needed to systematically approach problem-solving and unlock new opportunities for creative breakthroughs.
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Understand the principles and fundamentals of Systematic Inventive Thinking.
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Apply SIT methodologies to identify and define innovation opportunities.
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Generate creative ideas and solutions using structured ideation techniques.
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Evaluate and select the most promising ideas for implementation.
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Implement SIT strategies to drive continuous innovation within their organizations.
Targeted Audience:
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Innovation managers and leaders seeking to enhance their organization's innovation capabilities.
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Product development teams aiming to generate breakthrough ideas and solutions.
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Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to differentiate their products or services in the market.
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Creativity and innovation enthusiasts interested in learning systematic approaches to problem-solving.
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Employees and teams committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations.
Program Outlines:
Unit 1:
Introduction to Systematic Inventive Thinking:
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Understanding the principles of Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT).
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Exploring the history and evolution of innovative thinking methodologies.
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Learning about the five techniques of SIT: Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Task Unification, and Attribute Dependency.
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Examining real-world examples of breakthrough innovations achieved through SIT.
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Setting expectations and objectives for applying SIT in problem-solving and innovation.
Unit 2:
Subtraction Technique:
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Understanding how the Subtraction technique works to generate innovative ideas.
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Learning how to apply Subtraction to products, services, and processes.
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Practicing Subtraction exercises to remove essential components and identify new opportunities.
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Analyzing case studies of successful innovations derived from Subtraction.
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Brainstorming and ideating using Subtraction to solve specific challenges.
Unit 3:
Division Technique:
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Exploring the Division technique and its role in promoting innovation.
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Understanding how Division breaks a system into parts to generate new ideas.
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Applying Division to break down products, services, and processes into constituent elements.
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Generating novel concepts by rearranging or recombining divided elements.
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Evaluating case studies to illustrate the effectiveness of Division in creating breakthrough innovations.
Unit 4:
Multiplication Technique:
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Delving into the Multiplication technique and its applications in fostering innovation.
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Learning how Multiplication creates variations of existing elements to generate new possibilities.
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Identifying opportunities to multiply elements within products, services, and processes.
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Generating innovative ideas by duplicating or modifying existing components.
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Reviewing examples of successful innovations achieved through Multiplication.
Unit 5:
Task Unification and Attribute Dependency Techniques:
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Understanding the Task Unification technique and its role in innovation.
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Learning how Task Unification assigns additional functions to existing elements to create value.
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Exploring the Attribute Dependency technique and its impact on generating innovative solutions.
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Applying Attribute Dependency to establish relationships between product attributes for novel outcomes.
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Practicing Task Unification and Attribute Dependency exercises to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving.