Breakthrough Innovation with Systematic Inventive Thinking

Overview:

Introduction:

This training program provides participants with structured methodologies for generating innovative solutions to complex challenges. It equips individuals and teams with the tools and mindset needed to systematically approach problem-solving and unlock new opportunities for creative breakthroughs.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and fundamentals of Systematic Inventive Thinking.

• Apply SIT methodologies to identify and define innovation opportunities.

• Generate creative ideas and solutions using structured ideation techniques.

• Evaluate and select the most promising ideas for implementation.

• Implement SIT strategies to drive continuous innovation within their organizations.

Targeted Audience:

• Innovation managers and leaders seeking to enhance their organization's innovation capabilities.

• Product development teams aiming to generate breakthrough ideas and solutions.

• Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to differentiate their products or services in the market.

• Creativity and innovation enthusiasts interested in learning systematic approaches to problem-solving.

• Employees and teams committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations.

Program Outlines: 

Unit 1:

Introduction to Systematic Inventive Thinking:

• Understanding the principles of Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT).

• Exploring the history and evolution of innovative thinking methodologies.

• Learning about the five techniques of SIT: Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Task Unification, and Attribute Dependency.

• Examining real-world examples of breakthrough innovations achieved through SIT.

• Setting expectations and objectives for applying SIT in problem-solving and innovation.

Unit 2:

Subtraction Technique:

• Understanding how the Subtraction technique works to generate innovative ideas.

• Learning how to apply Subtraction to products, services, and processes.

• Practicing Subtraction exercises to remove essential components and identify new opportunities.

• Analyzing case studies of successful innovations derived from Subtraction.

• Brainstorming and ideating using Subtraction to solve specific challenges.

Unit 3:

Division Technique:

• Exploring the Division technique and its role in promoting innovation.

• Understanding how Division breaks a system into parts to generate new ideas.

• Applying Division to break down products, services, and processes into constituent elements.

• Generating novel concepts by rearranging or recombining divided elements.

• Evaluating case studies to illustrate the effectiveness of Division in creating breakthrough innovations.

Unit 4:

Multiplication Technique:

• Delving into the Multiplication technique and its applications in fostering innovation.

• Learning how Multiplication creates variations of existing elements to generate new possibilities.

• Identifying opportunities to multiply elements within products, services, and processes.

• Generating innovative ideas by duplicating or modifying existing components.

• Reviewing examples of successful innovations achieved through Multiplication.

Unit 5:

Task Unification and Attribute Dependency Techniques:

• Understanding the Task Unification technique and its role in innovation.

• Learning how Task Unification assigns additional functions to existing elements to create value.

• Exploring the Attribute Dependency technique and its impact on generating innovative solutions.

• Applying Attribute Dependency to establish relationships between product attributes for novel outcomes.

• Practicing Task Unification and Attribute Dependency exercises to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving.