Introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

How to Become an Effective Problem Solver?

Introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

Date: May 17, 2013, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Venue: GP3-105
Speaker: Dr.Ulugbek Azimov, Head of Mechanical Engineering department.

Department of Mechanical Engineering is hosting a workshop on innovative problem solving using the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ).

What happens when we want to invent a radically new solution? To generate a new idea? To solve a problem which nobody has ever solved before? What tools and methods do we have to use? It happens that when it comes to generating new ideas, we still rely heavily on thousands-year-old trials and errors method. Psychologists believe in fact that inventions are born through accidental enlightenment-the sadden spark of an idea. It is good when a new brilliant and feasible idea is born quickly. But what price we have to pay for it most of the time? Waste of time, money and human resources. Can we afford this today, when competition is accelerating every day and capability to innovate becomes a crucial factor of survival? The solution exists, and it is to apply the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). TRIZ is a systematic problem solving approach to inventions and is rapidly evolving science of innovation.

In this interactive and dynamic workshop you will learn how TRIZ is different from a conventional problem solving approaches. You will also learn how to apply TRIZ to solve different kinds of problems in engineering and technology. The knowledge you are going to gain during this workshop can be further applied to solve problems and innovate in your future job or in your daily life. TRIZ is becoming very popular among many national and transnational companies in the world and extensively used for their product development and innovation.

“You can wait for hundred years for enlightenment or you can solve the problem in 15 minutes with TRIZ”. 
Genrich Altshuller

For those interested to attend the seminar, please email Dr. Vincent Lee at vincent@curtin.edu.my to confirm your attendance.

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