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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by in Fast company on May 24, 2012
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This article examines the intentionally wise steps that Shell managers carried out in order to consistently propel their innovative momentum. Throughout this discussion, it is clear that the enhancement in Shell’s productivity and innovation was a direct result of its Domain design and implementation. Using the Actor Network Theory, a conceptual framework used in science and technology studies, the authors specifically identify how Shell attained its success. Gaining an understanding of Shell’s ability to link strategy and technology through the establishment of Domains provides businesses with valuable insight.
by in Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation on February 19, 2008
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 December 05, 2011
In this article Ellen Domb talks about the 39 Features of the Contradiction Matrix. The Contradiction Matrix has always been a popular element of TRIZ ever sense its creation. With these explanations of the 39 Features, users are more able to effectively use the contradiction matrix.
by in on November 30, 2011
In this article Jack Hipple talks about the use of Predictive Failure Analysis in a situation where traditional TRIZ techniques can’t be applied. The Predictive Failure Analysis is a technique that gives the practitioner the ability to view the problem from a different perspective. Predictive Failure Analysis utilizes traditional TRIZ techniques and allows you to identify potential system failures, in turn solving the problem.
by in on November 22, 2011
In this article Stephen Dourson discusses the 40 Inventive Principles and provides examples of each principle being applied with respect to different finance 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 finance problems.
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.
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In this article Gennady Retseptor discusses the 40 Inventive Principles and provides examples of each principle being applied with respect to different marketing, sales and advertising 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 marketing, sales and advertising problems.
