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Innovation Conversations with Dimension, Time, Cost

Mike Cardus

Sharing a TRIZ problem-solving tool called DTC Operator. I bought it many years ago while trying to learn more about TRIZ and problem-solving. Video Transcript. This tool comes from this great book called TRIZICS by Gordon Cameron. And many of the tools are very pragmatic and very helpful.

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Identifying the Solution 1st, Makes Things Easier

Mike Cardus

There is a problem solving methodology called TRIZ the theory of inventive problem solving that I have been using with organizations, teams, and mangers for 2 years now. Below is a generic model of how the TRIZ tools operate. You can read about this model at The TRIZ Journal. Do you use TRIZ? What do you think?

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navigating personal and team complexity SOLVEDcards

Mike Cardus

Thinking through TRIZ (theory of inventive problem solving). This feeling has always been there, and covid19 has made it more obvious. As you work through problems and challenges, we understand that continually grinding on the challenge often leaves you stuck(er), frustrated, and annoyed.

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Innovation and Overcoming Organizational Stuckness

Mike Cardus

Several years ago, while learning about TRIZ , I came across Nine Windows. Many of the Innovation Stuckness areas are natural biases that we use to make decisions and survive within our environment. Innovation Method to Encourage Innovation. I’ve used it several times with individuals, teams, departments, and organization development.

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Observation and variations of the miracle question for innovation

Mike Cardus

We did some TRIZ tools, and we did some creative-problem-solving tools and some solution-focused tools. I made a variation years ago as part of my SOLVEDcards deck. It happened with a group of airline mechanics. I was at the client’s location for three days, and they wanted to learn innovation tools.

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Three Simple Tips to Start Solving Problems in Your Business Today

Steve Farber

The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving – often referred to by its Russian acronym, TRIZ – is an analytical and algorithm-based science rooted in the study of more than 3 million patents. Since none of us exist in an ideal state, we all can use a little TRIZ. And guess what? The rest of us can use it, too.

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Thinking Differently Enabling Innovation Workshop Slides and Feedback

Mike Cardus

Buffalo NY Creativity Images Innovation Power Point Problem Solving Products Speaking Engagement Team Building New York Western New York innovation training innovation training buffalo ny Innovatoin consulting michael cardus speakers in buffalo ny TRIZ'

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