Business process design

What is TRIZ?

TRIZ is a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from the study of patterns of invention within the global patent literature. It was developed by Soviet inventor and science fiction writer Genrich Altshuller and his colleagues, beginning in 1946. The acronym TRIZ stands for the Russian "Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadach," which translates to "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving."

Key Concepts

• Contradictions: TRIZ examines the nature of problems and their solutions by identifying contradictions that need resolution.

• 40 Principles of Invention: It proposes a series of principles to resolve these contradictions and achieve an innovative solution.

• Patterns of Evolution: TRIZ studies how technological systems evolve over time, offering a predictive view of technological development.

• Ideality: The concept of ideality in TRIZ suggests that the best solutions eliminate the problems without introducing new ones, often by making parts of the problem or system unnecessary.

Benefits of TRIZ

• Systematic Innovation: Provides a structured approach to creativity, enhancing the ability to innovate consistently.

• Problem-Solving Efficiency: Helps identify and solve the root cause of a problem faster by using proven patterns and principles.

• Cross-Disciplinary Solutions: Encourages the use of solutions from other industries and scientific disciplines.

TRIZ offers a unique approach to innovation and problem-solving, making it a valuable tool for engineers, inventors, and anyone involved in the process of creating or improving products, processes, or services.