Module 3 - Chapter 4 - Enhancing Innovation

The process of coming up with ideas in a group setting, organized around exploring the "Plus", "Minus", and "Interesting" aspects of a situation or challenge.

Listing all the good points or benefits of a situation.

Listing all the negative aspects or drawbacks of a situation.

Listing all the intriguing or unusual aspects of a situation, by asking "It would be interesting if..."

The practice of deliberately forcing oneself to consider alternative and opposing ideas.

The way we perceive the world, including what we notice, what's important, and how we structure our understanding.

The tendency of our minds to seek certainty and patterns instead of exploring alternatives.

The approach to thinking that emphasizes analysis, judgment, and argument while often neglecting creativity and design.

A technique that encourages exploring a topic from multiple angles, focusing on the positive, negative, and interesting aspects to generate a wide range of possibilities.

Steps involved in PMI brainstorming where you systematically explore the topic in more detail based on the listed pluses, minuses, and interesting points raised.

A method of PMI Brainstorming where ideas are shared verbally within a group.

A method of large group verbal brainstorming in PMI where each individual gets a turn to offer their suggestions.

A method of large group verbal brainstorming in PMI where individuals share their ideas as they come to mind, rather than following a set order.

A vital aspect of effective brainstorming that encourages a free flow of ideas without criticism.

A key principle of PMI brainstorming that encourages participants to generate as many ideas as possible.

A structured way to introduce a brainstorming session, keeping people engaged and contributing.

Grouping similar ideas together to make it easier to understand and analyze them.

This works best when you need ideas from people who are hesitant to speak publicly.

Provides a quiet, individual space for people to think and write their ideas.

Encourages writing ideas clearly and legibly for all to see.

Allows participants to exhaust their ideas before moving on to step 2.

The process of presenting and discussing all the gathered ideas together to gain insights and reach conclusions.

A structured method for generating creative solutions by exploring different possibilities and scenarios, beginning with the question 'What if...?'

The first step in a 'What If' Scenario Exercise where participants brainstorm a list of 'What if...' statements related to a specific situation.

A step in the 'What If' Scenario Exercise where participants discuss each scenario, exploring its potential and limitations in terms of feasibility and impact.

Part of the 'What If' Scenario Exercise where the team evaluates the feasibility and impact of each scenario, placing them on a matrix based on ease of implementation and potential benefits.

The final stage of the 'What If' Scenario Exercise where the team chooses the most promising scenarios and develops action plans for implementation.

A visual tool used in 'What If' Scenario Exercises to illustrate the relationship between effort and impact in a situation.

An approach that encourages identifying potential bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement within the A3 problem-solving process.

The use of either brainstorming or 'What If' Scenario Exercises as a tool for generating innovative solutions in the context of the A3 problem-solving method.