Introduction to the

Eight Dimensional Methodology for

Innovative Problem Solving
Idea Generation

There is a need for unified

and systematic approach to
idea generation that
overcomes disadvantages of
existing methods and uses
past experiences from many
disciplines.
 The Eight Dimensional
Methodology
for Innovative Problem Solving
Unifies existing problem solving
knowledge, techniques and solutions
from different disciplines
Engineering/Inventions/Technology,
Business/Industry/Marketing, Math/Science,…
TRIZ, SCAMPER, Lateral Thinking, Analogy, …
 Discipline
independent
 Comprehensive and systematic
“Anyone can be creative”
  Generates many out-of-the-box &
high quality ideas in a short
period of time
  May be used by
individuals/teams anytime
  Eliminates psychological inertia
The Eight Dimensional
Methodology
for Innovative Problem Solving

 Stimulates thinking by focusing

on eight different problem
solving strategies… One at a
time

Note:
 It is not a Problem Solving
Cookbook
The Eight Dimensions
The Eight Dimensions
Note: The eight dimensions are not
mutually exclusive, i.e., same
solutions may be found in more than
one dimension
Note: The order in which the eight
dimensions are used is not important