In this article, Fox Van Allen gives us a peek into one of the capabilities of a furturistic substance know as "Liquiglide". Though the use of this substance, containing properties of a liquid and a solid, students at MIT have successful designed the perfect condiment bottle. This new design allows ketchup and other condiments to flow out of the bottle with no remaining residue. They are exploring other potential uses for oil and gas pipes in an attempt to reduce clogs. This invention truly shows the power of constant improvement through biomimicry.
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In Chapter 7 of Roger Martin’s book, The Opposable Mind: How successful leaders win through integrative thinking, he discusses “How Integrative Thinkers Connect the Dots” in a chapter titled: “A Leap of The Mind”. This Chapter describes the three tools needed to enhance your integrative thinking capacity through the inspiring testimonials of Taddy Blecher. In 1999, Blecher revolutionized the state of education for the huge population of young blacks in South Africa by creating a “third model”, which led to the CIDA City Campus University. This story is instrumental in capturing the problem solving powers of generative reasoning, causal modelling, and assertive inquiry. Martin strategically uses the stories in this chapter to further demonstrate the potential of utilizing the “Opposable mind, to hold two conflicting ideas in constructive tension.”
by in Fast Company on April 09, 2012
In this article, David Zax interviews Vijay Govindarajan about the counterintuitive concepts expressed in his and Chris Trimble’s book, Reverse Innovation: Create Far From Home, Win Everywhere. Using the redemptive story of a baby elephant and a plastic yogurt container, Govindarajan describes the concept of reverse innovation; the act of innovating in a poor country and bringing products to the U.S. This discussion is an enlightening plea to expand our perspective on innovative opportunities by gaining insight into other countries.
by in Harvard Business Review on March 27, 2012
In this article, Anne Kreamer addresses societal concerns of the declining educational systems by spotlighting simple opportunities to foster innovation. She discuses the mental benefits gained by intentionally reducing stress, broadening your interactions with novel stimuli and letting your mind roam. Taking tips from Dickens and Jobs, Kreamer persuades us to gain innovative enlightenment by deviating from the physical and intellectual norms of our day to day routine.
by in on November 30, 2011
In this article Yousof Ardakani talks about solving the longevity problems in total should arhorplasty replacements using the TRIZ contradiction matrix and associated principles. Even though many designs have been proposed to fix the shoulder joint replacement issues, those issues still exist. Through the use of TRIZ techniques various improvements became clear after contradictions were identified and solved.
by in on November 22, 2011
In this article Abram Teplitskiy and Roustem Kourmaev discuss the 40 Inventive Principles and provide examples of each principle being applied with respect to different construction applications. The 40 Inventive Principles were developed to allow practitioners to create solutions to problems through the use of TRIZ methodologies. Through these examples practitioners can observe the 40 Inventive Principles at work and learn to apply these methods to their own construction problems.
by in on November 22, 2011
In these articles Kevin C. Rea discusses the 40 Inventive Principles and provides examples of each principle being applied with respect to different computer science and information technology applications. The 40 Inventive Principles were developed to allow practitioners to create solutions to problems through the use of TRIZ methodologies. Through these examples practitioners can observe the 40 Inventive Principles at work and learn to apply these methods to their own computer science and information technology application problems.
by in on November 18, 2011
In this article Gennady Retseptor discusses the 40 Inventive Principles and provides examples of each principle being applied with respect to different microelectronic applications. The 40 Inventive Principles were developed to allow practitioners to create solutions to problems through the use of TRIZ methodologies. Through these examples practitioners can observe the 40 Inventive Principles at work and learn to apply these methods to their own microelectronic problems.
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In this article Darrell Mann and Conall Ó Catháin discuss the 40 Inventive Principles and provide examples of each principle being applied with respect to architectural applications. The 40 Inventive Principles were developed to allow practitioners to create solutions to problems through the use of TRIZ methodologies. Through these examples practitioners can observe the 40 Inventive Principles at work and learn to apply these methods to their own architectural problems.
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In this article Karen Tate and Dr. Ellen Domb discuss the 40 Inventive Principles and provide examples of each principle being applied with respect to technical issues. The 40 Inventive Principles were developed to allow practitioners to create solutions to problems through the use of TRIZ methodologies. Through these examples practitioners can observe the 40 Inventive Principles at work and learn to apply these methods to their own problems.
