Simplified TRIZ

Why Do People Seek New Ways to Solve Problems?
Introduction
Why Are Good Ideas Rejected?
Common Features of Good Solutions
A New Approach to Problem Solving is Needed
Summary
References
Constructing the New Model for Problem Solving: Moving from the Problem to the Ideal Final Result
Introduction
Contradiction
Resources
The Ideal Final Result
Patterns of Evolution
Innovative Principles across Industries
Other Concepts and Tools
Why Introduce this Model?
Summary
References
Clarify the Tradeoff Behind a Problem
Introduction
What are Tradeoffs and Inherent Contradictions?
Why Analyze Tradeoffs?
Defining the Tradeoff
An Abundance of Tradeoffs
From the Problem to the Tradeoff
Summary
References
Moving from Tradeoff to Inherent Contradiction
Introduction
How to Formulate the Inherent Contradiction
How to Intensify the Inherent Contradiction
Examples
Summary
References
Mapping of Invisible Reserves
Introduction
Invisible Reserves
Using the Concept of Resources
Different Resources
The Most Important Resource Groups
When Resources are in use but should be Rediscovered
Summary
References
The Impossible Often Is Possible: How to Increase the Ideality of the System
Introduction
The Law of Increasing Ideality
Constructing Solutions from Resources
Summary
References
How to Separate the Best from the Rest: A Simple and Effective Tool for Evaluation of Solutions
Introduction
Evaluation Criteria
Measures of Evaluation
Examples of Evaluation
Improvement of the Solution
Summary
Enriching the Model for Problem Solving
Introduction
Reference
Patterns Are Powerful Tools for System Development
Introduction
The Uneven Evolution of Systems
Transition to Macrolevel
Transition to Microlevel
The Increase of Interactions
Expansion and Convolution
How To Use Patterns Together
Benefits from Understanding the Patterns of Evolution
Examples of the Application of Evolution Patterns
Some Nuances in the Use of Patterns
Summary
Reference
Principles for Innovation: 40 Ways to Create
Good Solutions
Introduction
The General Review of 40 Principles
Segmentation, Separation (1-2)
Local Quality, Symmetry Change, Merging and Multifunctionality (3-6)
Nested Doll and Weight Compensation (7-8)
Preliminary Counteraction, Action and Beforehand Compensation (9-11)
Equipotentiality, The Other Way Around and Curvature Increase (12-14)
Dynamic Parts, Partial or Excessive Actions, Dimensionality Change, Mechanical Vibration (15-18)
Periodic Action, Continuity of Useful Action and Hurrying (19-21)
Blessing in Disguise, Feedback and Intermediary (22-24)
Self-Service, Copying, Cheap Disposables and Mechanical Interaction Substitution (25-28)
Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Flexible Shells and Thin Films and Porous Materials (29-31)
Optical Property Changes, Homogeneity, Discarding and Recovering (32-34)
Parameter Changes, Phase Transitions and Thermal Expansion (35-37)
Strong Oxidants, Inert Atmosphere and Composite Materials (38-40)
How To Select the Most Suitable Principles
Summary
References
Evaluation of the Model for Problem Solving
Reference
How to Improve Business with TRIZ
Typical Obstacles to the Adoption of TRIZ
How to Introduce TRIZ into your Organization
Implementing the Steps of the Flow Chart
Gaining Additional Benefits by Integrating TRIZ with Other Methodologies
Summary
References
Using TRIZ with the Theory of Constraints
The Challenger Current Reality Tree
Summary
References
Using TRIZ with Six Sigma and Other Quality Improvement Systems
Introduction
Methods of Introducing TRIZ into Six Sigma
References
Book Summary: Creative Problem Solving in a Nutshell
References
Get Started
Glossary
References