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# TRIZ
- Purpose
- Eliminate counterproductive processes by confronting unpleasant aspects
- Time required
- 35 to 45 minutes
- Participants
- Design Thinking team
- Level of experience
- Beginner
# What is it about?
This method is designed to uncover taboo topics in a relaxed atmosphere.
# The goal
The aim is to define specific measures to put an end to obstructive processes, activities and behaviors.
# How to do it?
- Create a list: Which points guarantee that you will definitely achieve the worst result with regard to the most relevant goal?
- Go through the list together point by point and create a list of all the counterproductive activities, processes and plans you are currently doing.
- Then think about how you can stop the counterproductive processes for each item on the second list.
# When do you need it?
This method is suitable when a high degree of innovation is desired. For this purpose, taboo topics are cleared up through counter-intuitive approaches to finding solutions. In addition, eliminating obstacles together builds trust.
# Resources
- paper
- pens
# Advantages
By jointly eliminating the obstacles mentioned, trust is built and a high degree of innovation in solutions is enabled.
# Disadvantages
It may require a second or third round to reach a certain depth for desired end results.
# Keep in mind
Care should be taken not to accept new or complementary ideas and start with a very undesirable result.
# See also
| Previous methods | Alternative methods | Following methods |
# Sources
- TRIZ (German) (opens new window) Liberating Structures - Innovation durch echte Zusammenarbeit