Commonly Used Innovation Methods

Commonly used innovation methods include brainstorming, design thinking, six thinking hats, story walkthroughs and reverse thinking. As follows:

1. Brainstorming

Brainstorming is a collective innovation method to quickly come up with a variety of ideas and solutions through the free divergent thinking of team members. In brainstorming, any idea can be accepted, whether it is reasonable or not. This method stimulates creativity and promotes diverse thinking among team members.

2. Design Thinking

Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation, where observations and insights are made through in-depth understanding of user needs, so as to create a product or service that meets user expectations. Design thinking emphasizes user orientation and focuses on observing and gaining insights into the real needs of users in order to find the best solution to a problem.

3, six thinking hats

Six thinking hats is Edward de Bono put forward a thinking method, through the simulation of wearing different colors of thinking hats to promote comprehensive and systematic thinking about the problem. Different colors of hats represent different thinking perspectives, such as blue hats for organizers and controllers, and red hats for emotions and intuition. By switching between different thinking hats, you can promote comprehensive thinking and in-depth discussion.

4. Storytelling Exercise

Storytelling Exercise is an innovative method based on storyline. By setting up a specific scene and plot, participants are allowed to play roles in it and find solutions to the problems through simulation and rehearsal. Story walkthroughs stimulate emotional engagement and creativity in participants, providing a hands-on approach to problem solving.

5, reverse thinking

Reverse thinking is a method of thinking in reverse, that is, from the opposite point of view from the conventional to see the problem. Through reverse thinking, you can break the constraints of conventional thinking and find solutions that are different. Reverse thinking emphasizes thinking outside the conventional thinking framework, reversing the direction of thinking, and challenging common sense and inertia.

In summary, commonly used innovation methods include brainstorming, design thinking, six thinking hats, story walkthroughs and reverse thinking. All of these methods help to stimulate creativity and promote diverse thinking and problem-solving skills. Each method has its own applicable scenarios and characteristics, and innovators can choose the appropriate method to promote innovation according to the specific situation.

In addition, there are other innovation methods and tools, such as agile development and prototyping, etc. Innovators can also explore and try out different methods to enhance innovation as needed.