Description
The Basics of Idea Generation is a book that provides a five-step process for generating new ideas. The first step is to create an opportunity statement, which is a description of the problem that needs to be solved. The second step is to collect the raw materials, which includes information about the problem, the potential solutions, and the benefits of each solution. The third step is to hold an idea workout, which is where the potential solutions are tested and evaluated. The fourth step is to evaluate the ideas, and the fifth step is to implement the ideas. The book provides 20 tools that help complete each step in the process. Additionally, the book provides solutions to overcoming certain barriers to creativity.
Generating and implementing ideas are cornerstones for a wide variety of quality improvement techniques - and the primary activities for any project team. The Basics of Idea Generation is a cost-effective way to ensure your team consistently generates new ideas and learns how to implement them with this proven five-step process: Step One: Create an opportunity statement. Step Two: Collect the raw materials. Step Three: Hold an idea workout. Step Four: Evaluate the ideas. Step Five: Implement the ideas. The author explains 20 tools that help complete each step in the process. In addition, you'll learn solutions to overcoming certain barriers to creativity.