How to develop creativity using RBIs method

What is RBIs?

We have already discussed the five tools that help to cope with the challenges, creatively solve problems and find great ideas: Association, empathy map, Scamper, Free writing and PMI.

Today will be a speech about the system and almost perfect way to solve problems by using the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ). One of the basic concepts of TRIZ became IFR (ideal final result) - the situation when the desired result is obtained by itself, without any additional costs.

RBIs - a way to solve problems with minimal, almost zero overhead. It helps to overcome the patterns of thought and formulate the best of decisions.

There are three basic formulations of IFR:

• The system itself performs this function.
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• No system, and the functions it performed (using resources).
• Function is not needed.

And why TRIZ?

In 1946, Genrich Altshuller began work on the creation of the theory of inventive problem solving, the purpose of which was study and description of mechanisms of the development of technical systems and the creation of practical methods of Inventive tasks.

The main difference from the rest of the TRIZ methodology and techniques (synectics, brainstorming, The method of focal objects, morphological analysis) is that it is not based on exhaustive search options, which makes it very difficult to obtain a quick and guaranteed results.

How does the method RBIs?

To get RBIs, you need to consider all of the elements and processes of the problem, identify the main process that must be improved. Ideally, he would have to perform a "self."

To formulate RBIs we have to assume that the system or part of performing the desired action "independently", without cost, without external resources. Or imagine that there is no system, but its functions are performed. The ideal system to everyone's taste, introduced herself, does not require additional resources and nothing spoils.

Why do I live?

RBIs help think productively. If you have learned to formulate RBIs, your life has gotten better since you started thinking in the direction of the ideal result and evaluate the resources of the system, in which your task.

RBIs - the most popular tool of TRIZ for use in everyday life and business.

You want to be happy? Record 10 RBIs wording for this task. Do you want to more money? Record 10 RBIs wording for this task. Would you like to have no one took out? Record 10 RBIs wording for this task. It sounds simple and works fine.

What this method, there are alternatives?

• Working in a group. Work with the IFR can be independently and can be connected to the decision of your colleagues. It is very easy to develop and to brainstorm on the rules RBIs in the company and get a lot of strong solutions.
• "Not RBIs," or "anti-design efforts." This "Changeling", when you formulate a solution to the problem with the "not himself." That is, you have to convince myself that some element is not itself able to perform the function.

How to use RBIs for creative problem solving?

1. Record task.
2. Tune in to what you'll find a solution.
3. Do not be afraid to look or sound stupid. It is better to look stupid, but to solve the problem than to look smart, but not solve it.
4. Disassemble the problem in part, write them down.
5. Consider what resources you have, write down the elements of the system.
6. Specify RBIs (for each part of the task record three RBIs formulations that are listed at the beginning of Lent).
7. Choose those formulations in which you get along elements of the system and keep things simple.

How to fix it in practice?

Formulate and 10 RBIs for the next versions of household tasks.

In your house is not garbage. Your neighbor on the floor every night brings a bag of garbage from the apartment and puts it in the common corridor. In the morning he throws it in the trash. Per night bad smell accumulated in the hallway.

Determine first all elements of the system, then find RBIs with three formulations. Write your answers in the comments.

Is there any useful resources on the topic?

Of course.

• Site TRIZ founder Genrich Altshuller.
• Online course on TRIZ "Sharpener mind».
• The book "Trablshutting"Sergei fireworks.
• The book "creative thinking technology"Mark Meerovich and Larissa Shragin.