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Six Sigma Terms: What is TRIZ – The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving?
TRIZ, also known as the theory of inventive problem solving, is a technique that fosters invention for project teams who have become stuck while trying to solve a business challenge. It provides data on similar past projects that can help teams find a new path forward.
TRIZ (pronounced “trees”) started in Russia. It involves a technique for problem solving created by observing the commonalities in solutions discovered in the past. Created by Genrich Altshuller in the former Soviet Union, the Six Sigma technique recognizes that certain patterns emerge whenever inventions are made.
Features of the Technique
Altshuller found that almost every invention falls into one of 40 categories. Each is an area where invention and innovation took place. They include areas such as weight, length and area of moving and stationary objects, speed of the object, temperature illumination intensity, ease of operation and ease of repair.
In practical use, a project team stymied by a challenge can use TRIZ to analyze a matrix of similar challenges and their solutions.
When TRIZ Is Used
TRIZ operates on the idea that someone, somewhere, likely came up with a solution for the challenge you currently face or something similar. Another guiding principle is that contradictions should not be accepted, but rather resolved.
It also provides an answer for those concerned that Six Sigma stifles innovation . TRIZ encourages innovation. As pointed out in a paper on TRIZ conducted by researchers at the University of Belgrade and Metropolitan University in Serbia, not all solutions involving Six Sigma can be found in the process itself.
This “inhibits the ability to identify the control variables. In this case, a methodology that can solve the problem outside of the process boundaries, such as TRIZ, is necessary,” the researchers wrote.
Essentially, TRIZ offers a sophisticated, effective tool for clearing roadblocks.
The Benefits of TRIZ
TRIZ works best in situations where other Six Sigma tools have not accomplished the task. It provides another way to find solutions during the improve phase of the Six Sigma technique DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) or the design phase of DMADV (define, measure, analyze, design, verify).
TRIZ allows project teams to globalize an issue and find examples of how people have solved similar challenges. It’s a bit like the old saying, “There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.” It’s possible that teams won’t have to develop a solution on their own, because it’s already been done. On the other hand, knowing the possible combination of the 40 categories that might apply to a specific issue can also spark new ideas.
How TRIZ Works and Examples
TRIZ translates problems from the specific to the generic. It then compares the current challenge with 40 different inventive solutions. This is because in his research, Altshuller found that:
- Problems and solutions repeat across industries and sciences.
- Patterns of technical evolution repeat across industries and sciences.
- Innovations used scientific effects outside the field where they were developed.
It also supplies potential solutions to apparently contradictory issues, such as wanting a more powerful engine that is lighter or wanting something to both operate faster and more accurately.
Most examples for TRIZ involve solving engineering issues, such as the invention of a new type of self-heating container as detailed by TRIZ Journal or creation of automation that can handle the simultaneous filing of 10 interlinked plastic cups with paint.
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The Origins of TRIZ
Beginning in 1946 and still evolving, TRIZ was developed by the Soviet inventor Genrich Altshuller and his colleagues. TRIZ in Russian = Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch or in English, The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving. Years of Russian research into patents uncovered that there are only 100 known solutions to fundamental problems and made them universally available in three TRIZ solution lists and the Effects Database .
Through enabling clear thinking and the generation of innovative ideas, TRIZ helps you to find an ideal solution without the need for compromise. However it is not a Theory - it is a big toolkit consisting of many simple tools - most are easy to learn and immediately apply to problems. This amazing capability helps us tackle any problem or challenge even when we face difficult, intractable or apparently impossible situations.
TRIZ helps us keep detail in its place, to see the big picture and avoid getting tripped up with irrelevance, waylaid by trivial issues or seduced by premature solutions. It works alongside and supports other toolkits, and is particularly powerful for getting teams to work together to understand problems effectively, collectively generate ideas and innovate.
Developed by Oxford Creativity, Oxford TRIZ™ is simpler than standard or classic TRIZ. Its tools and processes are faster to learn and easier to apply. Oxford TRIZ is true to classic TRIZ (neither adding nor removing anything) but it delivers:
More powerful results
Faster and easier ways to learn and apply triz, step-by-step processes for applying triz toolkits, 'at a glance' understanding, supported by our hallmark commissioned cartoons (from clive goddard), philosophy of making every session effective, efficient and fun, gap-filling where other toolkits fall short.
TRIZ enthusiasts who have failed to use TRIZ effectively or to embed TRIZ into their organisations hail Oxford TRIZ as revelatory.
Very impressed with how Oxford Creativity has been able to create a methodology for applying TRIZ that can be widely used.
"I have learnt new and powerful ways of looking at problems differently to come up with new and viable solutions. It is a toolset that I think all engineers would find useful. "
Michelle Chartered (Aeronautical) Engineer
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History of TRIZ
How did triz start who was the founder - genrich altshuller.
It seems unfair that the work of Genrich Altshuller (1926-1998), perhaps one of the greatest engineers of the twentieth century remains quite obscure; especially as the his powerful findings enhances and transforms the work of managerial and technical teams in most countries of the world. He was a remarkable and charismatic man who innovated innovation and inspired many, as an inventor, teacher, and science-fiction author (Altov). The stories about Altshuller, founder of TRIZ, derive mostly from those who worked with him, a community of Jewish intellectuals from Ukraine, Russia, and other countries once part of the Soviet Union. Many of these left Russia when they could, in the early 1990’s, taking TRIZ with them, to reach business and technical communities all over the world. Although TRIZ is a Russian acronym*, in today’s troubled world it is worth emphasising that TRIZ is much more Zelensky than Putin – as it was developed in a Siberian Gulag by those who stood up to Stalin.
Altshuller's groundbreaking work in the field of creative problem-solving derives from analysing the patent database and identifying and sharing the patterns of success in the world’s published knowledge. This is unlike most other creative techniques which cluster round brain prompts to improve brainstorming. TRIZ contains all these too, but they seem less significant than the power of the unique solution techniques uncovered by the TRIZ community in the last century.
Altshuller’s life
Genrich Saulovich Altshuller was bought up in Baku, Azerbaijan, but was born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on October 15, 1926, at those times both countries were a part of the Soviet Union. Just too young to serve in World War II, Altshuller was patenting his inventions from 1940 when he was just 14. He trained as a diver and electrician and later at the Azerbaijan Oil and Chemistry Institute in Baku. Altshuller joined the Soviet Navy as a mechanical engineer in his early twenties and worked in the Baku patent department, interacting with the Caspian Sea flotilla of the Soviet Navy where, as in all wars, creativity and invention flourished; this had a profound impact on his thinking and future endeavours. It was here that he began to formalize his Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, together with his colleague Raphael Shapiro. TRIZ was born out of the pair's aspiration to create a systematic approach to problem-solving that could replace the hit-or-miss strategies often used by inventors.
Altshuller’s genius observation of the frequent occurrence of identical solutions in different industries
Altshuller ’bottled’ the inventive process. He identified how frequently inventors duplicate each other’s work as they unknowingly reinvent the wheel. They fail to recognise that their efforts are repeating work already achieved (and documented), because their results are published in their own specialist technical language. Altshuller could see how science and engineering (by this time segmented and specialised) had become a ‘Tower of Babel’** because each discipline had its own different technical jargon. It was as if there were now many tribes in technology, with their own tribal language, which they used to write their papers and patents; (Chemists spoke chemistry and physicist spoke physics etc.). Altshuller showed that by stripping out details (which removed most technical jargon) both the problems being solved and their answers were revealed. This research showed that there are only about 100 fundamental ways to solve any problem. Altshuller and his teams gave these ‘ hundred answers to anything’ in three overlapping lists which show us how to:-
- Resolve contradictions (40 Principles)
- Invent future Products (8 Trends)
- Deal with Harms, boost insufficiencies and measure or detect (76 Standard Solutions)
These concept solutions underly all inventive problem-solving and they help us solve particular problems through using the TRIZ Contradiction Matrix and Separation Principles and TRIZ Function Mapping. Also there is the TRIZ Effects Database which answers ‘how to’ questions – so if we wanted to know how to ‘change viscosity’ it would show us all published ways and give an explanation of each. (see https://www.triz.co.uk/triz-effects-database )
Development of TRIZ:
Altshuller and his TRIZ community created their database of technical problems and solutions from various industries by undertaking an exhaustive study of patents, scientific literature, and innovation history. TRIZ ‘uncovered’ all the ways humankind knows to tackle tough challenges and was a vast collaboration of many (including Rafael Shapiro) to formalise the TRIZ methodology by identifying patterns and principles common to all successful inventive solutions. TRIZ aimed to stop needless time-wasting duplication by providing a systematic approach to enable anyone to overcome problems and recognise and resolve contradictions, deal with harms and barriers in their work.
Once built the TRIZ foundations were their gift to the world distilling a vast store of human wisdom into the 3 simple lists of TRIZ concepts. Some erroneously describe TRIZ as complicated because it derives from more rigour and research than all other toolkits put together, but its power is its logical steps and simplicity. It is as easy as learning chess - each tool is can be quickly understood to see how it can be ‘played’ in specific ways – the challenge is knowing how to combine the tools together. There are as many solutions to problems as outcomes in chess – mastering both takes quick learning (and talent?) and then as much practice as possible.
Soviet Suppression:
Despite its immense potential, TRIZ was not initially well-received by the Soviet government, Altshuller's claim that scientists and engineers duplicated each other’s work was unacceptable "non-conformist" thinking, and TRIZ was initially labelled as "bourgeois pseudoscience." Altshuller, along with several of his colleagues, often faced oppression, and their work was kept underground in several different periods. By the late 1940s Altshuller was arrested on political charges and spent time in the infamous Vorkuta Gulag in the Russian Arctic before being released in 1954 (after Stalin’s death). On his arrest the KGB ‘interviewed’ his widowed mother, killing her by pushing her from the balcony of her flat. Despite these setbacks, his determination to pursue his theories did not wane even in the Gulag which he described as his university of life.
Upon his release, Altshuller returned to his work with renewed vigour, working through thousands of patents, extracting their patterns of problem-solving into the TRIZ lists, and also uncovering the contradiction toolkit and the other creative concepts essential to tackling problems such as the Ideal and Ideality, Thinking in Time and Scale (9 boxes) plus many other tools for idea generation.
Recognition and success
Altshuller's determination prevailed, and in the 1960s, he managed to publish some of his TRIZ-related works. He also conducted lectures and workshops to disseminate the principles of TRIZ across the Soviet Union and beyond. His community expanded to include school children from his fortnightly TRIZ comics and his most famous book ‘And Suddenly the Inventor Appeared’. His ideas gained traction among engineers, leading to the formation of TRIZ associations and study groups. After 1990 the political reforms which swept the Soviet Union and its territories enabled TRIZ to surge in popularity and recognition. Altshuller's efforts were finally acknowledged, and he received numerous awards and honours for his groundbreaking work.
TRIZ Today?
Genrich Altshuller's legacy lives on through TRIZ, which continues to influence problem-solving and innovation processes worldwide. TRIZ has been integrated into various industries, including engineering, product development, and management, allowing practitioners to find inventive solutions efficiently. It has proved an essential innovation toolkit in countries like South Korea, China and Japan where they have moved to the top of Patent league tables, pushing aside counties like the UK where there is no official or university take up (exceptions include the universities of Imperial and Bath). However one the world’s leading TRIZ consultancies is based in the UK and created the popular Oxford TRIZ TM. Russian TRIZ development seems to be detailed and complicated (the opposite of TRIZ simplicity)
Altshuller's Legacy
Altshuller’s income derived more from his writings than his TRIZ work because he made TRIZ free to the world and public domain. Altshuller published so many books, articles, and scientific papers, which inspire and clarify the thinking of generations of inventors, innovators, and problem-solvers. In his later years he developed Parkinson’s disease, and he worked on sharing all the habits of geniuses and his last book was called ‘How to be a genius or heretic’ and he died on September 24, 1998, in Petrozavodsk, Russia. Altshuller's work has influenced numerous fields, including engineering, business strategy, and software development. Despite TRIZ being less known than other toolkit , his impact on the world remains undeniable if still largely under-appreciated. The power of TRIZ for boosting genius brain power, inventive problem-solving and innovation could change the world for the better if only it was known and accepted everywhere.
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There are a number of problem-solving techniques and methodologies, including brainstorming , root cause analysis , and 5 whys analysis . We covered these methods in a previous post, in which we provided you with 5 Problem Solving Strategies . While the mentioned before can be effective for problem-solving, there is a strategy that goes a step further applying logic, aided by data and research. This strategy is known as TRIZ .
What sets TRIZ apart from other methodologies of its kind is that it provides 40 principles and 76 standards which can enable you to put your problem in a box, and match a solution to resolve it.
History of TRIZ
Genrich Altshuller and his colleagues developed TRIZ. Altshuller was a science fiction author and inventor; he began to work on TRIZ in 1946. For many years TRIZ was not practiced outside the Soviet Union .
Altshuller worked at the Caspian Sea fleet from the Soviet Navy, more specifically, the Inventions Inspection department. He believed that there were “contradictions”, which occurred when improving a parameter negatively and impacted another. This, according to Altshuller, required inventive solutions. His work was briefly interrupted due to his arrest in 1950. He was sentenced to 25 years due to the letters he wrote to Stalin, top government officials, and newspapers, criticizing some decisions made by the Soviet Government. He resumed his work after he was freed in 1953, after the death of Stalin.
The first paper on TRIZ was published in 1956, and Altshuller expanded his work across the USSR till the 1980s. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the concept caught up in other countries, thanks to Soviet emigrants reaching other countries. In 1995, the Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies at Boston was established in the United States.
TRIZ has resulted in the birth of hundreds of thousands of inventions by being the base of extensive research across different fields.
What is the TRIZ Method for Problem Solving?
TRIZ is a Russian acronym for “ teoriya resheniya izobretatelskikh zadatch “, which translates in English as the “ theory of inventive problem solving “.
Altshuller lamented that while sailors had maps, the same cannot be said for inventors. Therefore, he developed a methodology that codifies creativity principles forming the basis of the invention. In other words, TRIZ offers generalized solutions for generalized problems. Consequently, they can be matched to your issue, because the problem you face has likely been faced by someone else previously. Applying the solution used back then, and adapting it to your problem, you can reach a solution.
TRIZ is widely used in design engineering, process management and the development of products. Some of the world’s most renowned companies that have used TRIZ in projects include Ford, General Electric, Samsung, LG, Intel, Kodak, Procter & Gamble, Motorola, HP Rolls-Royce..
In 2003, Samsung had 50 patents owing to TRIZ and saved $100 million the following year due to a TRIZ project.
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Explanation of the TRIZ Concept by Genrich Altshuller
The video below shows Genrich Altshuller explaining the concept behind TRIZ to students.
Central Concepts of TRIZ
Let’s explore the two central concepts associated with the theory of inventive problem solving, i.e. generalizing problems and solutions & contradictions.
Generalizing Problems and Solutions
The basic concept behind TRIZ, based on research findings, implies that problems and solutions repeat themselves, they repeat across industries. These problems are contradictions that can be resolved using creative solutions. TRIZ is used for understanding these patterns of contradictions and solutions for developing new methods.
Problem Identification: Contradictions
The basic concept of TRIZ identifies contradictions as the primary issue related to a problem, and eliminating them can lead to a solution. Two categories of contradictions exist in TRIZ:
1. Technical Contradictions
Technical Contradictions occur when improving something leads to something else suffering from a negative effect.
Example 1: Processing power for a computer increases (good), but it uses hardware, making it bulkier (bad). .
Old computers were bulkier, with fewer features; however, overtime, innovation in hardware resolved this problem with smaller processors, with increased processing speed, incorporated in lightweight computers.
Example 2 : A business customizes service for its customers (good); however, the service is now suffering from delays and a long waiting time for customers (bad).
Many businesses employ many methods to resolve such contradictions, such as using AI-powered online services, portals, and shopping carts to offer customized service, with an estimated delivery time.
2. Physical Contradictions
Physical Contradictions are inherent. An object or system might have requirements that are contrary, resulting in Physical Contradictions.
Example 1: An operating system should be complex so that it can offer many features to the end user; however, it needs to be easy enough to use without many command lines.
A primary example of this is the need for command lines in most Linux based operating systems. Many Microsoft based client and server operating systems resolve this contradiction by offering an easy to use Graphical User Interface or GUI. Easy search features also aid this within the OS.
Example 2: A cupboard should be large enough to accommodate many items but not take up too much space.
There are a number of cupboards which are either detachable or can be folded to free up space. Smart cupboards for instance, provide combined solutions for storing more items in less space.
Inventive Principles and Standard Solutions
There are 40 Inventive Principles and 76 Standard Solutions of TRIZ which can be used for resolving problems.
The 40 Inventive Principles of TRIZ
The database of TRIZ has a collection of user compiled resources. This open source database consists of 40 principles. These principles provide the basis for resolving problems. These principles include the following:
Segmentation, extraction, local quality, asymmetry, combination, universality, nesting, counterweight, prior counteraction, prior action, cushion in advance, equipotentiality, inversion, spheroidality, dynamicity, partial, overdone or excessive action, moving to a new dimension, mechanical vibration, periodic action, continuity of useful action, rushing through, convert harm into benefit, feedback, mediator, self-service, copying, inexpensive short life, replacement of a mechanical system, use pneumatic or hydraulic systems, flexible film or thin membranes, use of porous materials, changing the colour, homogeneity, rejecting and regenerating parts, transforming physical or chemical states, phase transition, thermal expansion, use strong oxidisers, inert environment and composite materials.
Example: The first principle in the list, called “segmentation”, proposes breaking down objects into independent parts. This might include manufacturing an object so that it becomes easier to disassemble or use segmentation to resolve a technical issue. This might be done by using a trailer and truck instead of one large truck or by designing cubicles for an open plan office to enable easy reshuffling of the office layout according to need.
For more details, see these 40 TRIZ Principles with detailed explanations.
76 Standard Solutions of TRIZ
There are 76 Standard Solutions which were compiled by none other than Genrich Altshuller and his comrades over ten years between 1975-1985. These standard solutions are categorized in five broad categories.
1. There are 13 standard solutions for “improving the system” with little or no change.
2. There are 23 standard solutions for “improving the system” by changing the system.
3. There are 6 standard solutions for “system transitions”.
4. There are 17 standard solutions for “detection and measurement”.
5. There are 17 standard solutions for “simplification and improvement”
For more details, see these 76 Standard Solutions with examples.
Applying TRIZ for Problem Solving
If you wish to use TRIZ for problem-solving, you can use the following steps to resolve a problem.
1. Define the Problem: You can get started by defining the problem. You can assess if the issue suffers from a Physical or Technical contradiction.
2. Find the TRIZ Generalized Problem to Match your Problem: You can match the generalized problem to match your issue. Since problems are often repeating themselves across industries and sciences.
3. Find the Generalized Solution to Solve the Generalized Problem: You can match the generalized problem to a generalized solution to see how it resolved the former.
4. Use the Identified Solution to Resolve Your Problem: You can use the generalized problem and its generalized solution as an example and adapt it to your specific issue to resolve it.
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How to Present a TRIZ Solution in 4 Steps
Do you want to present your TRIZ solution in the form of a PowerPoint presentation? You can use our 4 step guide mentioned below to present a TRIZ solution.
1. Present the Problem in a Single Slide: You can start by presenting a problem in the form of a single slide. This can come after an introductory slide, with the presentation title and the presenter’s name. Alternatively, you can transform the opening slide in a manner that it introduces the topic and also explains the problem. If your audience is new to TRIZ, you might need to explain the concept in a slide prior to discussing how a TRIZ solution might be suitable for it.
2. Compare a Suitable Generalized Problem with a Generalized Solution: You can create a comparison slide to compare a suitable generalized solution to a generalized problem that matches your issue. This can also be a good time to discuss the nature of the contradiction (physical or technical).
3. Explain How the Generalized Solution can be Adapted: The third slide should be focused on how the generalized solution can be adapted to your specific issue. You can use bullet points to discuss the basic elements of the generalized solution’s adaptability for your specific issue. Depending upon the nature of the problem, you can focus on the solution using 1-3 slides.
4. Add a Summary to Conclude the Presentation: You should summarize your TRIZ solution in the form of a closing slide. This should be brief, with a general explanation of the topic, with ideally some focus on the solution.
Using the 4 step guide above, you can present a TRIZ solution within just 4-8 slides.
Final Words
The theory of inventive problem solving can help resolve a wide range of problems across a variety of fields. Using TRIZ can be a bit complex for people who might not have a scientific background of some sort; however, looking at some of the basic principles alone can help anyone benefit from TRIZ. It isn’t necessary that everyone uses TRIZ on their own. For example, a project or marketing manager can send recommendations to a relevant department to request engineers and designers to look at the possibility of incorporating features that can help reduce project costs or improve a product’s marketability.
The 40 TRIZ Principles alone are enough to provide a range of ideas even to newbies to look for a possible solution to a ‘contradiction’ they may be dealing with. Be it segmentation, extraction, changing the colour, homogeneity or self-service, inexpensive short life or replacement of a mechanical system. Even behind complex TRIZ principles, the simple ideas have ideas that can be used for resolving problems with creative solutions.
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Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
- 1 What is the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)?
- 2 Key Principles of TRIZ
- 3 Tools and Techniques in TRIZ
- 4 Importance and Benefits of TRIZ
- 5 Applications of TRIZ
- 7 References
What is the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)?
TRIZ is an acronym for "Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch" which is Russian for the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving . Developed by Soviet engineer and researcher Genrich Altshuller and his colleagues starting in 1946, TRIZ is a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from the study of patterns of invention within the global patent literature. Altshuller and his team reviewed thousands of inventions across many different fields to identify the patterns that led to breakthrough innovations. TRIZ presents a systematic approach to understanding and solving complex problems and generating innovative ideas.
Key Principles of TRIZ
TRIZ is based on several core principles that guide the problem-solving process:
- Problems and Solutions are Repeated: TRIZ operates on the principle that many problems and solutions are repeated across industries and sciences. By analyzing the solutions that have worked in one industry, you can potentially adapt them to solve problems in another.
- Innovation Follows Predictable Patterns: TRIZ methodologies are based on the analysis of patented inventions to uncover patterns in challenges and solutions, suggesting that the process of innovation follows certain patterns.
- Ideal Final Result (IFR): Every process or system should ideally perform its function without any negative consequences or excessive costs. The IFR is the ultimate level of ideality of a system.
- Elimination of Contradictions: Altshuller observed that inventive solutions often resolve contradictions (such as "strong vs. lightweight"). TRIZ includes specific strategies, such as the 40 Inventive Principles and the Contradiction Matrix, to help identify and resolve these contradictions without compromise.
Tools and Techniques in TRIZ
TRIZ offers a range of tools and methods to facilitate inventive problem-solving:
- 40 Inventive Principles: These are general solution concepts (such as segmentation, taking out, local quality, and beforehand compensation) applied to solve engineering contradictions and to stimulate thinking outside of traditional patterns.
- Contradiction Matrix: A tool that helps identify and resolve the contradictions that cause technical problems using the 40 Inventive Principles.
- Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving (ARIZ): A structured methodology for breaking down problems and developing new solutions using TRIZ principles.
- Substance-Field Analysis (Su-Field Analysis): A method to visualize problematic situations in terms of substances and fields, helping to identify needed changes to improve the system.
- Function Analysis: Identifies and maps the functions of various elements within a system, enabling the analyst to explore ways to improve the overall functionality of the system.
Importance and Benefits of TRIZ
- Enhanced Creativity and Innovation: TRIZ provides tools to systematically approach innovation, encouraging creative thinking and new ideas.
- Efficient Problem Solving: By utilizing patterns of innovation, TRIZ allows for the quick identification and solving of problems.
- Cross-Industry Application: Insights from one industry can be applied to solve problems in another, offering broad applicability and versatility.
- Cost Reduction and System Improvement: Helps identify less costly and more effective ways of improving systems without trade-offs.
Applications of TRIZ
TRIZ has been widely applied in various fields including engineering, manufacturing, business management, and product development to solve complex problems and generate innovative solutions. Companies like Samsung, Intel, and Procter & Gamble have used TRIZ to enhance their innovation processes. Conclusion
TRIZ is a unique and powerful tool for driving innovation and solving complex problems. By analyzing the patterns of problems and solutions documented in worldwide patents, TRIZ offers structured approaches to creativity that can lead to breakthrough innovations and significant improvements in various systems and processes. As organizations continue to face new and complex challenges, the principles and tools provided by TRIZ will likely become increasingly valuable.
- Problem Solving Techniques: General methods and techniques used in identifying solutions to complex issues in various disciplines.
- Innovation Management : The discipline of managing processes in innovation, which can include creative processes in product development and business practices.
- Patent Analysis: Since TRIZ was developed through the analysis of global patents, an understanding of patent analysis could be beneficial.
- Product Development : Discussing how TRIZ is integrated into the product design and development processes to enhance innovation.
- Engineering Design: Covering the application of TRIZ principles in engineering challenges to create more efficient, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions.
- Creative Thinking and Creativity Models: Exploring broader concepts of creativity and how structured approaches like TRIZ facilitate systematic creativity.
- Quality Management and Six Sigma : How TRIZ integrates with other quality management systems to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
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This introductory book describes the initial (first) level of studying the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) from the series “TRIZ from A to Z,” and presents the most general methods for solving inventive problems and generating new ideas. Chapter 1 examines traditional technologies for problem solving, based on trial and error. Chapter 2 describes the general concept of TRIZ, while Chapter 3 explains the main notions of “system” approaches, like system thinking, system and its hierarchy, system effect, emergency, synergetic effect and systematicity. In turn, Chapter 4 describes the notion of “ideality” and Chapter 5 addresses the notion of resources, their types, and methods for using them. Chapter 6 acquaints readers with one of the most important aspects of TRIZ: contradiction. Chapter 7 describes the inventive principles, while Chapter 8 includes descriptions of the systems of trends proposed by G. Altshuller and the author.
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Book Title : TRIZ. Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
Book Subtitle : Level 1
Authors : Vladimir Petrov
DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04254-7
Publisher : Springer Cham
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Copyright Information : Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN : 978-3-030-04253-0 Published: 10 April 2019
eBook ISBN : 978-3-030-04254-7 Published: 01 April 2019
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Number of Pages : XVI, 221
Topics : Engineering Design , Industrial and Production Engineering , Innovation/Technology Management
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TRIZ: Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
- The TRIZ method is an organized, systematic, and creative problem-solving framework. It was developed in 1946 by Soviet inventor and author Genrich Altshuller who studied 200,000 patents to determine if there were patterns in innovation .
- Altshuller acknowledged that not every innovation was necessarily groundbreaking in scope or ambition. From the result of his research, he created five levels of innovation , with Level 1 innovations resulting from obvious or conventional solutions and Level 5 innovations resulting in new ideas that propelled technology forward.
- The TRIZ method has been altered multiple times since it was released and may appear complicated. However, problem-solving teams can take comfort from the fact that others have most likely prevailed against similar problems in the past.
Element | Description |
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Concept Overview | TRIZ, which stands for “Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch” in Russian or the “Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” in English, is a systematic problem-solving methodology and innovation framework developed by Russian inventor and engineer Genrich Altshuller. TRIZ is designed to help individuals and organizations find innovative solutions to technical problems and challenges. It is based on the idea that there are common patterns and principles behind inventive solutions, and by identifying and applying these patterns, inventive solutions can be generated systematically. TRIZ has been widely used in engineering, product development, and various industries to drive innovation and problem-solving. |
Key Principles | TRIZ is founded on several key principles, including: |
– Contradictions | Identifying and resolving contradictions within a problem is central to TRIZ. Contradictions occur when improving one aspect of a system worsens another. TRIZ provides methods to resolve such contradictions creatively. |
– 40 Inventive Principles | TRIZ offers a set of 40 inventive principles derived from the analysis of patents and innovative solutions across various domains. These principles serve as a toolkit for generating inventive ideas. |
– Laws of Engineering Systems Evolution | TRIZ suggests that engineering systems evolve in predictable ways, transitioning through stages of increasing complexity and ideality. Understanding these laws can guide innovation. |
– Ideality | TRIZ emphasizes the concept of “ideality,” where the ideal solution accomplishes its function without drawbacks or resources. Striving for increased ideality is a core TRIZ concept. |
Problem-Solving Process Steps | The TRIZ problem-solving process typically involves the following steps: |
1. Define the problem | Clearly articulate the problem or challenge to be solved. |
2. Identify contradictions | Determine any conflicting requirements or factors within the problem. |
3. Utilize TRIZ tools | Apply TRIZ tools and principles, such as the 40 Inventive Principles or the Laws of Engineering Systems Evolution, to generate innovative solutions. |
4. Ideate and select solutions | Brainstorm and evaluate potential solutions generated using TRIZ principles. |
5. Implement solutions | Develop and implement the selected solution. |
6. Analyze results | Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution and make any necessary adjustments. |
Implications | TRIZ has implications for innovation and problem-solving across various industries. It provides a systematic approach to finding inventive solutions to technical challenges, leading to improved product designs, cost savings, and increased competitiveness. The emphasis on ideality and resolving contradictions can result in more efficient and effective engineering systems. By following TRIZ principles, organizations can streamline their innovation processes and achieve breakthrough solutions. |
Benefits | – Systematic innovation: TRIZ offers a structured and systematic approach to innovation and problem-solving. – Increased ideality: TRIZ encourages the pursuit of ideality, leading to more efficient and ideal solutions. – Creative solutions: TRIZ principles can stimulate creative thinking and lead to inventive solutions. – Problem-solving toolkit: The 40 Inventive Principles serve as a toolkit for generating ideas and solutions. – Competitive advantage: Organizations that apply TRIZ can gain a competitive edge by consistently producing innovative products and solutions. |
Drawbacks | – Complexity: TRIZ can be complex and may require training and expertise to apply effectively. – Cultural adaptation: Integrating TRIZ into organizational culture may face resistance or challenges. – Resource-intensive: Implementing TRIZ may require dedicated resources and time for training and application. – Limited to technical problems: TRIZ is primarily applied to technical and engineering challenges, limiting its scope in non-technical domains. |
Applications | TRIZ has been applied in various industries, including engineering, manufacturing, product development, aerospace, and automotive sectors. It is particularly valuable for addressing complex technical challenges, optimizing designs, and enhancing product performance. |
The TRIZ method is an organized, systematic, and creative problem-solving framework. The TRIZ method was developed in 1946 by Soviet inventor and author Genrich Altshuller who studied thousands of inventions across many industries to determine if there were any patterns in innovation and the problems encountered.
Table of Contents
Understanding the TRIZ method
TRIZ is a Russian acronym for Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch , translated as “The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” in English.
For this reason, the TRIZ method is sometimes referred to as the TIPS method.
From careful research of over 200,000 patents, Altshuller and his team discovered that 95% of problems faced by engineers in a specific industry had already been solved.
Instead, the list was used to provide a systematic methodology that would allow teams to focus their creativity and encourage innovation .
In essence, the TRIZ method is based on the simple hypothesis that somebody, somewhere in the world has solved the same problem already.
Creativity, according to Altshuller, meant finding that prior solution and then adapting it to the problem at hand.
The five levels of the TRIZ method
While Altshuller analyzed hundreds of thousands of patents, he acknowledged that not every innovation was necessarily groundbreaking in scope or ambition.
After ten years of research between 1964 and 1974, he assigned each patent a value based on five levels of innovation :
Level 1 (32% of all patents)
These are innovations that utilize obvious or conventional solutions with well-established techniques.
Level 2 (45%)
The most common form where minor innovations are made that solve technical contradictions.
These are easily overcome when combining knowledge from different but related industries.
Level 3 (18%)
These are inventions that resolve a physical contradiction and require knowledge from non-related industries.
Elements of technical systems are either completely replaced or partly changed.
Level 4 (4%)
Or innovations where a new technical system is synthesized.
This means innovation is based on science and creative endeavor and not on technology.
Contradictions may be present in old, unrelated technical systems.
Level 5 (1%)
The rarest and most complex patents involved the discovery of new solutions and ideas that propel existing technology to new levels.
These are pioneering inventions that result in new systems and inspire subsequent innovation in the other four levels over time.
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How the TRIZ method works
Since its release, the TRIZ method has been refined and altered by problem-solvers and scientists multiple times. But the problem-solving framework it espouses remains more or less the same:
Gather necessary information
Problem solvers must start by gathering the necessary information to solve the problem.
This includes reference materials, processes, materials, and tools.
Organize the information
Information related to the problem should also be collected, organized, and analyzed.
This may pertain to the practical experience of the problem, competitor solutions, and historical trial-and-error attempts.
Transform the information into a generic problem
Once the specific problem has been identified, the TRIZ method encourages the problem solvers to transform it into a generic problem.
Generic solutions can then be formulated and, with the tools at hand, the team can then create a specific solution that solves the specific problem.
Make sense of that
The last step in the TRIZ method appears to be rather complicated. But it is important for innovators to remember that most problems are not specific or unique to their particular circumstances.
Someone in the world at some point in time has faced the same issue and overcome it.
When to Use TRIZ:
TRIZ is a valuable problem-solving approach in a variety of scenarios:
1. Complex Technical Challenges:
TRIZ is particularly effective for solving complex engineering and technical problems, especially those involving conflicting requirements or constraints.
2. Innovation and Design:
When organizations seek to foster innovation in product design, TRIZ can help identify inventive solutions and drive creativity.
3. Product Development:
TRIZ can be applied at various stages of product development, from concept generation to troubleshooting and optimization.
4. Process Improvement:
It is useful for optimizing processes and operations, reducing inefficiencies, and eliminating bottlenecks.
5. Patent Analysis:
TRIZ can assist in analyzing patents and inventions to uncover the inventive principles and strategies used by others.
How to Use TRIZ:
Applying TRIZ effectively involves a systematic approach that leverages its principles and tools:
1. Define the Problem:
Clearly define the problem or challenge you are facing, including any contradictions or conflicts within the problem statement.
2. Identify Contradictions:
Identify the contradictions or conflicts inherent in the problem. These could be technical contradictions (e.g., increase strength vs. reduce weight) or physical contradictions (e.g., increase temperature vs. reduce temperature).
3. Apply Inventive Principles:
Consult the TRIZ inventive principles and tools to identify solutions that resolve the contradictions. These principles provide guidance on how to overcome specific challenges.
4. Ideate and Innovate:
Encourage creative thinking and brainstorming to generate potential solutions based on the inventive principles and insights gained from TRIZ analysis .
5. Evaluate and Select Solutions:
Evaluate the generated solutions for feasibility, effectiveness, and alignment with the ideal final result (IFR). Select the most promising solutions for further development.
6. Implement and Test:
Implement the chosen solutions and test them in practice. Monitor their effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
Drawbacks and Limitations of TRIZ:
While TRIZ is a powerful methodology for inventive problem-solving, it is not without its drawbacks and limitations:
1. Complexity:
TRIZ can be complex and may require training and expertise to apply effectively, especially for novices.
2. Not a Panacea:
TRIZ may not be suitable for every problem. Some challenges may be better addressed through simpler problem-solving methods.
3. Cultural and Language Barriers:
TRIZ originated in Russia and has its own terminology, which can be a barrier for individuals from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
4. Resource-Intensive:
The extensive analysis and application of TRIZ principles can be resource-intensive, particularly in terms of time and expertise.
5. Not Suited for Non-Technical Problems:
TRIZ is primarily designed for technical and engineering problems and may not be well-suited for non-technical challenges.
What to Expect from Using TRIZ:
Using TRIZ can lead to several outcomes and benefits:
1. Creative Solutions:
TRIZ helps individuals and teams identify inventive solutions that may not be obvious through traditional problem-solving approaches.
2. Contradiction Resolution:
It offers a systematic way to address and resolve contradictions and conflicts within problems.
3. Innovation and Optimization:
TRIZ can drive innovation in product design, process improvement, and optimization efforts.
4. Structured Problem-Solving:
It provides a structured and systematic approach to problem-solving, making it easier to tackle complex challenges.
5. Knowledge Transfer:
TRIZ allows organizations to capture and transfer knowledge about inventive solutions across different projects and teams.
Complementary Frameworks to Enhance TRIZ:
TRIZ can be further enhanced when combined with complementary frameworks and techniques:
1. Lean Six Sigma:
Lean Six Sigma complements TRIZ by focusing on process improvement and waste reduction. Combining both approaches can lead to optimized processes with inventive solutions.
2. Design Thinking:
Design thinking complements TRIZ by emphasizing user-centered design, empathy, and iterative ideation. It encourages innovative solutions that meet user needs.
3. Brainstorming:
Brainstorming sessions can be used in conjunction with TRIZ to generate a wide range of ideas before applying TRIZ’s systematic analysis .
4. Root Cause Analysis:
Root cause analysis techniques help identify the underlying causes of problems, which can then be addressed using TRIZ’s inventive principles.
5. Simulation and Modeling:
Simulations and modeling tools can be used to test and validate TRIZ-based solutions before implementation.
Conclusion:
The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) is a powerful and structured methodology for inventive problem-solving.
By leveraging the principles of TRIZ, individuals and teams can identify inventive solutions to complex technical challenges, foster innovation in product design, and optimize processes.
While TRIZ may have some limitations and complexities, its benefits in driving creativity, resolving contradictions, and providing a structured problem-solving approach make it a valuable tool for individuals and organizations seeking inventive solutions.
When combined with complementary frameworks and techniques, TRIZ becomes an even more potent force for innovation and creative problem-solving, allowing organizations to overcome technical challenges and achieve breakthroughs in their fields.
Case Studies
Product Design Improvement
Imagine a company that manufactures smartphones and wants to enhance the design of their devices to stand out in the market. They identify the problem as “Stagnant Smartphone Design.”
- Gather Necessary Information : The team collects data on existing smartphone designs, materials, user feedback, and market trends.
- Organize the Information : They analyze existing smartphone designs, including those of competitors, and categorize common design elements and user preferences.
- Transform into a Generic Problem : The generic problem becomes “How to create a smartphone design that appeals to a wide range of users and differentiates from competitors.”
- Apply Tools and Create a Solution : The team utilizes TRIZ tools to generate innovative design concepts. They explore principles like “Use of Contradictions” to balance features like aesthetics and functionality.
- Recognize Commonality : The team researches historical smartphone design breakthroughs and identifies elements that have successfully appealed to users in the past.
This process may lead to a novel smartphone design that incorporates innovative features, such as flexible displays, while addressing common user preferences.
Supply Chain Optimization
A logistics company faces challenges in optimizing its supply chain operations to reduce costs and improve efficiency. They define the problem as “Inefficient Supply Chain Operations.”
- Gather Necessary Information : Data on current supply chain processes, transportation methods, warehousing, and inventory management are gathered.
- Organize the Information : The team analyzes existing supply chain operations, identifies bottlenecks, and reviews industry best practices.
- Transform into a Generic Problem : The generic problem becomes “How to create a highly efficient and cost-effective supply chain system.”
- Apply Tools and Create a Solution : TRIZ tools are applied to generate innovative solutions. Principles like “Trimming” are used to eliminate redundant steps in the supply chain.
- Recognize Commonality : The team researches successful supply chain optimizations in other industries and adapts relevant strategies.
The result may be a streamlined supply chain system that reduces transportation costs, minimizes inventory waste, and enhances overall efficiency.
Energy-Efficient Building Design
An architectural firm aims to design environmentally friendly buildings with superior energy efficiency. They identify the problem as “Inefficient Building Energy Consumption.”
- Gather Necessary Information : Data on existing building designs, construction materials, HVAC systems, and renewable energy technologies are collected.
- Organize the Information : The team analyzes current building designs, identifies energy consumption patterns, and reviews sustainable building practices.
- Transform into a Generic Problem : The generic problem becomes “How to design buildings that maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact.”
- Apply Tools and Create a Solution : TRIZ tools are used to generate innovative building design concepts. Principles like “Ideal Final Result” help in envisioning energy-neutral structures.
- Recognize Commonality : The team studies environmentally friendly building designs worldwide and integrates successful strategies into their projects.
The outcome may be groundbreaking building designs that incorporate passive heating and cooling, energy-efficient materials, and renewable energy sources to achieve net-zero energy consumption.
Medical Device Innovation
A medical device manufacturer wants to develop a groundbreaking medical device to revolutionize patient care. They identify the problem as “Limited Innovation in Medical Devices.”
- Gather Necessary Information : Data on current medical device technologies, patient needs, regulatory requirements, and clinical studies are gathered.
- Organize the Information : The team reviews existing medical devices, identifies gaps in patient care, and studies medical technology advancements.
- Transform into a Generic Problem : The generic problem becomes “How to create a transformative medical device that significantly improves patient outcomes.”
- Apply Tools and Create a Solution : TRIZ tools are applied to generate innovative medical device concepts. Principles like “Contradiction Resolution” help address challenges like miniaturization and enhanced functionality.
- Recognize Commonality : The team studies pioneering medical device innovations and incorporates successful design elements into their project.
Key takeaways
- TRIZ Method: The TRIZ method is a problem-solving framework developed by Genrich Altshuller in 1946. TRIZ stands for “Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch,” which translates to “The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.”
- Origin and Purpose: Altshuller studied thousands of patents to identify patterns in innovation and problem-solving across various industries. He aimed to create a systematic methodology for problem-solving that encourages creativity and innovation .
- Level 1: Obvious or conventional solutions using well-established techniques (32% of patents).
- Level 2: Minor innovations overcoming technical contradictions by combining knowledge from related industries (45%).
- Level 3: Inventions resolving physical contradictions using knowledge from non-related industries (18%).
- Level 4: Innovations synthesizing new technical systems based on science and creativity (4%).
- Level 5: Pioneering inventions that lead to new systems and inspire innovation in other levels (1%).
- Gather Necessary Information: Collect relevant information about the problem, processes, materials, and tools.
- Organize the Information: Analyze and organize information related to the problem, including practical experience, competitor solutions, and historical attempts.
- Transform into a Generic Problem: Transform the specific problem into a generic form to formulate generic solutions.
- Apply Tools and Create a Solution: Use available tools to create a specific solution that addresses the specific problem.
- Recognize Commonality: Recognize that most problems have been faced by others in the past and have likely been overcome.
- TRIZ is a systematic problem-solving framework developed by Genrich Altshuller.
- It categorizes innovation into five levels based on the nature of the solution.
- The TRIZ method involves gathering and organizing information, transforming the problem into a generic form, applying tools, and recognizing commonality with past solutions.
- The method encourages problem-solvers to leverage existing solutions and patterns to creatively address new challenges.
The 40 TRIZ Principles
Principle | Description | Example |
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1 | Segmentation | Divide an object or process into smaller parts to simplify, optimize, or resolve specific issues. |
2 | Taking Out | Remove or eliminate components, elements, or factors that are unnecessary or detrimental. |
3 | Local Quality | Improve a specific area or component without affecting the overall system. |
4 | Asymmetry | Introduce asymmetrical elements or variations to improve performance or functionality. |
5 | Merging | Combine different functions, processes, or components to simplify or optimize the system. |
6 | Universality | Design elements or solutions that can be used in multiple applications or contexts. |
7 | “Nested Doll” | Place objects or components within each other to save space or resources. |
8 | Anti-Weight | Counteract or reduce the force of gravity to achieve better performance. |
9 | Preliminary Counteraction | Introduce preventive measures to avoid potential problems or disruptions. |
10 | Preliminary Action | Perform actions or adjustments in advance to prepare for future changes or challenges. |
11 | Beforehand Cushioning | Use buffering or shock-absorbing elements to protect against potential impacts or variations. |
12 | Equipotentiality | Maintain or create uniform conditions or potentials to ensure consistent performance. |
13 | “The Other Way Round” | Reverse or invert a process or sequence to achieve a different outcome or perspective. |
14 | Spheroidality | Change the shape of an object or component from linear to curved or spherical. |
15 | Dynamics | Introduce movement or variation into a system to improve performance or functionality. |
16 | Partial or Excessive Actions | Adjust or optimize the level of an action or parameter to meet specific requirements. |
17 | Another Dimension | Add a new dimension or degree of freedom to a system to enable new solutions. |
18 | Mechanical Vibration | Apply vibrations or oscillations to a system to enhance mixing, separation, or other processes. |
19 | Periodic Action | Introduce periodic or pulsating actions to achieve specific effects or objectives. |
20 | Continuity of Useful Action | Ensure that a system continues to perform useful functions even during downtime or failures. |
21 | Skipping | Skip a process or step when it is not necessary for the current objective. |
22 | “Blessing in Disguise” | Identify hidden opportunities or benefits in a problem or challenge. |
23 | Feedback | Establish feedback loops to monitor and adjust system performance in real-time. |
24 | Intermediary | Introduce an intermediate component or process to facilitate or optimize interactions. |
25 | Self-Service | Design systems or processes that allow users to perform necessary actions independently. |
26 | Copying | Borrow ideas, concepts, or solutions from other fields or domains to address current challenges. |
27 | Inexpensive Short-Living Objects | Use disposable or short-lived components or objects to simplify maintenance or replacements. |
28 | Mechanics Substitution | Replace mechanical components with electronic, magnetic, or other non-mechanical alternatives. |
29 | Pneumatics & Hydraulics | Utilize air or liquid pressure to perform work or actuate mechanisms. |
30 | Flexible Shells and Thin Films | Use flexible or thin materials to achieve better adaptability or efficiency. |
31 | Porous Materials | Use materials with porous structures to enhance absorption, filtration, or other properties. |
32 | Changing the Color | Change the color or appearance of an object to indicate its status or enhance aesthetics. |
33 | Homogeneity | Make objects or substances more uniform in composition to improve performance or consistency. |
34 | Rejecting & Regenerating Parts | Discard or regenerate components that have reached the end of their useful life. |
35 | Parameter Changes | Alter the values of parameters or factors to optimize performance or achieve desired results. |
36 | Phase Transitions | Utilize phase changes (solid-liquid-gas) to achieve desired effects or transformations. |
37 | Thermal Expansion | Leverage the expansion and contraction of materials due to temperature changes for mechanical advantage. |
38 | Strong Oxidants & Inert Environment | Control the environment’s oxidation levels to prevent or enhance reactions. |
39 | Inert Atmosphere | Modify the surrounding environment to reduce or eliminate unwanted reactions or interactions. |
40 | Composite Materials | Combine different materials to create composites with unique properties and benefits. |
Related Methodologies | Description | Key Features |
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TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) | TRIZ, developed by Genrich Altshuller, is a problem-solving and innovation methodology that aims to systematically resolve contradictions and generate inventive solutions. It is based on the premise that there are patterns of inventive solutions that can be applied to any problem. TRIZ provides a structured approach for analyzing problems, identifying contradictions, leveraging principles of innovation, and generating creative solutions. It involves principles such as identifying and resolving contradictions, ideality, using resources efficiently, and leveraging inventive principles and patterns. | – Systematic problem-solving and innovation methodology. – Resolves contradictions and generates inventive solutions. – Based on patterns of inventive solutions. – Provides structured approach for problem analysis and solution generation. – Includes principles such as resolving contradictions, ideality, resource efficiency, and inventive principles. |
Design Thinking | Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that emphasizes empathy, creativity, and iterative prototyping. It involves understanding user needs, defining problems, brainstorming creative solutions, prototyping and testing ideas, and refining solutions based on user feedback. Design Thinking encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and iterative experimentation to generate innovative solutions that address real user needs. | – Human-centered approach to innovation. – Emphasizes empathy, creativity, and iterative prototyping. – Involves understanding user needs, defining problems, brainstorming solutions, prototyping, testing, and refining. – Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and iterative experimentation. |
Agile Methodology | Agile Methodology is an iterative approach to software development and project management that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback. It involves breaking projects into small, manageable tasks or iterations, prioritizing work based on customer value, continuously delivering incremental improvements, and adapting plans based on feedback and changing requirements. Agile teams work closely together, communicate regularly, and embrace change as a means of delivering value efficiently. | – Iterative approach to software development and project management. – Emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer feedback. – Breaks projects into small, manageable tasks or iterations. – Prioritizes work based on customer value. – Delivers incremental improvements continuously. – Adapts plans based on feedback and changing requirements. – Encourages close collaboration, regular communication, and embracing change. |
Lean Startup | The Lean Startup methodology, developed by Eric Ries, is a framework for building and scaling startups through rapid experimentation and validated learning. It emphasizes creating a minimum viable product (MVP) to test hypotheses, measuring key metrics to validate assumptions, and iterating based on customer feedback. Lean Startup aims to reduce the time and cost of bringing a product to market, mitigate risks, and maximize the chances of success by focusing on what customers truly value. | – Framework for building and scaling startups through rapid experimentation and validated learning. – Emphasizes creating a minimum viable product (MVP) to test hypotheses. – Measures key metrics to validate assumptions. – Iterates based on customer feedback. – Aims to reduce time and cost of bringing a product to market. – Focuses on what customers truly value to maximize chances of success. |
SCAMPER | SCAMPER is a mnemonic for a creativity technique that prompts individuals to generate new ideas by asking questions related to seven different strategies: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to Another Use, Eliminate, and Reverse/Rearrange. It encourages thinking creatively by challenging assumptions, exploring alternative perspectives, and generating novel solutions by modifying existing ideas or products. SCAMPER is versatile and can be applied to various problem-solving scenarios. | – Creativity technique based on seven strategies: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to Another Use, Eliminate, Reverse/Rearrange. – Prompts individuals to generate new ideas by challenging assumptions and exploring alternatives. – Versatile and applicable to various problem-solving scenarios. |
Biomimicry | Biomimicry is an innovation methodology inspired by nature’s designs and processes to solve human challenges. It involves observing and emulating nature’s strategies, forms, and processes to develop sustainable solutions that address human needs. Biomimicry encourages interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, engineers, designers, and biologists to unlock nature-inspired solutions that are efficient, resilient, and well-adapted to their environments. | – Innovation methodology inspired by nature’s designs and processes. – Involves observing and emulating nature’s strategies to develop sustainable solutions. – Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists, engineers, designers, and biologists. – Aims to unlock nature-inspired solutions that are efficient, resilient, and well-adapted to their environments. |
Kaizen | Kaizen, a Japanese term meaning “continuous improvement,” is a philosophy and methodology focused on making incremental, continuous improvements to processes, products, and systems. It involves empowering employees at all levels to identify and implement small, gradual changes that add value, eliminate waste, and enhance efficiency. Kaizen emphasizes a culture of continuous learning, problem-solving, and collaboration to drive ongoing improvement and innovation. | – Philosophy and methodology focused on continuous improvement. – Involves making incremental, continuous improvements to processes, products, and systems. – Empowers employees to identify and implement small changes. – Enhances efficiency and eliminates waste. – Emphasizes a culture of continuous learning, problem-solving, and collaboration. |
Mind Mapping | Mind Mapping is a visual brainstorming technique that helps individuals organize and generate ideas by creating a graphical representation of interconnected concepts and relationships. It involves starting with a central idea or topic and branching out into related subtopics, ideas, and associations. Mind Mapping encourages nonlinear thinking, promotes creativity, and facilitates collaboration by visually capturing and organizing thoughts and connections. | – Visual brainstorming technique for organizing and generating ideas. – Creates graphical representation of interconnected concepts and relationships. – Encourages nonlinear thinking and creativity. – Facilitates collaboration by visually capturing and organizing thoughts. |
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TRIZ, the Russian acronym for "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving," is a powerful, systematic methodology for innovation and problem-solving. Developed by Genrich Altshuller and his colleagues in the former Soviet Union, TRIZ is based on the idea that there are universal principles underlying the process of innovation, which can be identified, studied, and applied to enhance creative thinking and solve complex problems. In this post, we will provide an overview of TRIZ, discuss its key principles and tools, and explore how it can be used to foster innovation and enhance problem-solving capabilities in various fields.
Key Principles of TRIZ:
TRIZ is built on several foundational principles that guide the problem-solving process:
1. Patterns of innovation: TRIZ posits that technological systems evolve following predictable patterns, which can be identified and leveraged to generate innovative solutions.
2. Contradictions: TRIZ recognizes that problems often arise from inherent contradictions within a system, and solving these contradictions can lead to breakthrough solutions.
3. Ideality: TRIZ emphasizes the pursuit of ideality, which is achieved when a system delivers maximum value with minimal resources and complexity.
4. Resources: TRIZ encourages the efficient use of available resources, including materials, energy, and knowledge, to create innovative solutions.
Key Tools and Techniques in TRIZ:
TRIZ offers a range of tools and techniques designed to facilitate the problem-solving process, including:
1. 40 Inventive Principles: A collection of 40 general strategies that can be applied to resolve contradictions and generate innovative solutions.
2. Separation Principles: Techniques for resolving contradictions by separating conflicting requirements in time, space, or condition.
3. Contradiction Matrix: A tool that helps identify the most relevant inventive principles to apply based on the specific contradiction at hand.
4. Function Analysis: A method for understanding and optimizing the interactions between components within a system.
5. ARIZ (Algorithm for Inventive Problem Solving): A step-by-step algorithmic approach that guides users through the TRIZ problem-solving process.
Applications of TRIZ:
TRIZ has been successfully applied across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, manufacturing, and healthcare, among others. Its versatility allows it to be adapted to a wide range of problems, from incremental improvements to radical innovations. Some potential applications of TRIZ include:
1. Product development: TRIZ can be used to identify new product features, improve existing designs, and optimize performance by addressing contradictions and leveraging patterns of innovation.
2. Process improvement: TRIZ can help identify and resolve bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and contradictions within a process, leading to enhanced productivity and reduced costs.
3. Organizational problem solving: TRIZ can be employed to address complex organizational challenges, such as optimizing resource allocation, improving communication, and managing conflicts.
Conclusion:
TRIZ is a powerful and systematic approach to innovation and problem-solving that offers a range of tools and techniques to help users identify and resolve contradictions, leverage patterns of innovation, and pursue ideality. By incorporating TRIZ into their problem-solving toolkit, individuals and organizations can enhance their creative thinking capabilities, overcome complex challenges, and drive breakthrough innovations in a wide variety of fields.
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TRIZ is the Russian acronym that stands for what we know as the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving , and occasionally goes by the English acronym TIPS . TRIZ is a method kit – a collection of different methods of approach – for successfully and creatively working on problems . In particular, TRIZ helps in the analysis of technical problems and in finding solutions to them. While TRIZ continues to be most effective in the field of mechanical engineering , for which it was originally devised, it has now evolved to include applications for such diverse fields as electronics and electromechanics, process and production engineering, software architecture, and even business economics.
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Classical TRIZ describes the original TRIZ body of knowledge established by Genrikh Saulovich Altshuller and developed by him throughout his lifetime. The methods of classical TRIZ are based on the analysis of different patents and are mainly concerned with creating ideas. Classical TRIZ methods are considered to be:
- Nine screen approach (system operator)
- Smart little people model
- STC operator
- Engineering contradiction
- Contradiction matrix (aka Altshuller Matrix)
- 40 inventive principles
- Physical contradiction
- 4 principles of separation
- Substance-field analysis
- 76 inventive standards
- Trends of engineering system evolution
- ARIZ (Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving)
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Contemporary TRIZ is a loosely-used term that describes classical TRIZ extended to include new methods . The new TRIZ methods can be methods that have been specially created for TRIZ or other analytical and creative thinking methods that have existed in parallel and have been adapted for TRIZ. The MATRIZ Level 5 certificate (TRIZ Master) qualification requirement of submitting a dissertation on a new method for TRIZ or an improvement to an existing one before a panel of existing TRIZ Masters has proved an effective way of extending the TRIZ method kit. It ensures that TRIZ can evolve to include new methods or significant improvements with each new TRIZ Master appointed. As with any dissertation or thesis, not all of these new discoveries are automatically universally accepted by the global TRIZ community. Only the best of these new methods are accepted by the majority of TRIZ schools and practitioners and become integral components of the contemporary TRIZ method kit.
The best-known methods are:
- Function analysis for products and processes and its derivatives (incremental improvement, radical improvement, value analysis, patent circumvention, and stealing from the supersystem)
- Cause-effect chains analysis
- Catalog of effects
- Feature transfer
- Flow analysis
- Extended trends of engineering system evolution
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Like TRIZ , MATRIZ is a Russian abbreviation, and stands for “International TRIZ Association”. MATRIZ is an umbrella organization for local TRIZ associations. For some time now, various TRIZ associations have been attempting to establish a standard for TRIZ qualifications. Different consultants and associations offer different certificates of proficiency or simply certificates of course attendance that have no common basis for comparison. MATRIZ was the first important TRIZ association to present a concept for TRIZ education and certification according to set standards, comprising five TRIZ proficiency levels . This education and certification concept has been adopted as a quasi standard by large corporations such as Samsung, Intel, General Electric, LG, Hyundai, and Siemens.
This means that MATRIZ certificates of proficiency are the first internationally acknowledged TRIZ qualifications. Together with TRIZ-Campus and TRIZ-Online , TRIZ Consulting Group is working towards making these certificates available in the German-speaking countries, with the aim of establishing a benchmark for high-quality professional TRIZ qualifications here. Click here for an overview of the training courses we currently offer according to the MATRIZ concept. The content and schedule of each course is explained in detail.
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