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Three Simple Tips to Start Solving Problems in Your Business Today

Steve Farber

David Conley found himself on a team of experts who were attempting to design satellite superstructures, a challenge not specifically covered while earning his college degree in nuclear engineering. “No, I just know a systematic innovation methodology.” Since none of us exist in an ideal state, we all can use a little TRIZ.

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What if the Miracle Question Worked with Corporate Teams?

Mike Cardus

A form of the Miracle Question: I tried a variation with a Project Team of Aircraft Engineers. The engineers had statistics, charts, specifications for all sorts of thingsā€¦and I was there to facilitate the team through Innovation Models to develop a solution to this vibrating screw.

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inGenius: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

inGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity Tina Seelig HarperOne/An imprint of HarperCollins (2012) How and why the tools and techniques of creative thinking are as essential to invention as the scientific method is to discovery There are six components that comprise what Tina Seelig characterizes as an “Innovation Engine.”

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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

As a quality engineer, I am always looking for quality focused businesses. Improvement and Innovation. 19) Celebrate innovation. Improvement and Innovation. 19) Celebrate innovation. DMAIC methodology 8 hidden costs Triz. After the two months, extra meetings to follow-up on the action plan are optional.

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Photo Inquiry Friday: Main Useful Function?

Mike Cardus

This week I have been thinking about the Main Useful Function of various positions within organizations; What is the Main Useful Function of Human Resources, Quality Control, Engineering, Sales, Production, Management? If I was sitting with you could you state the purpose or purposes for which the position you have was made? In community?