Using TRIZ Methods for Problem Focus, Ideation and Refinement

The forth in a series of articles concerning invention conception and patent filing/prosecution strategy for small to large organizations from an inventor, engineer and product developer’s perspective.


In the previous 3 articles we laid out three areas of focus for business success; 

  • When and why to patent to protect and grow your business 

  • Opportunity mapping, the benefit focused genesis of a product portfolio

  • Invention Workshops; A Cross of Technology Push with Customer Pull


In this article I want to highlight some proven tools when applied skillfully can help your team breakthrough the tribal mental interia that is naturally inherent in any organization.


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