Navigation - Toolkit
Analyze Your Problem
Getting Started
General Principles
Getting Started Checklist
Problem Statement
Problem Statement
Problem Redefinition
Decomposition
Factors
Sorting
Drill Down
Appreciation
Forces
SWOT Analysis
Outside-In Thinking
Future State vs. Present Reality
Major Categories
Five Whys
Hierarchical Abstractions
Emotional Thinking
Negative Thinking
Fear of the Unknown
Past-Present-Future
Chronology
Visualization
Timeline
Cross Impact Matrix
Flow Chart
Causal Flow Chart
Why - Decision Tree Diagram
Cause & Effect - Fishbone Diagram
Obstacles - Tree Diagram
Mind Mapping
Thought Provoking Questions
Key Questions
Who
What
When
Where
Why
How
From Where
To Where
Phoenix Checklist
Language Analysis
One Word Problem
Keywords List
Relational Words
Paraphrase Keywords
Predispositions
Intentions
Expectations
Assumptions
Intuitions
Opinions
Conclusions
Judgments
Beliefs
Hopes
Gut Feelings
Predispositions Analysis
Create Solutions
Goals
Goals
Analogies & Metaphors
Analogies
Similarities & Differences
Structured Analogies Matrix
Synectics
Observed & Merged Viewpoints
Metaphors
Brainstorming & Excursions
Brainstorming
Starbursting
Excursions
Role Playing
Modifications
Sequential Attributes Matrix
Substitute
Eliminate
Combine
Adapt
Exaggerate
Rearrange
Reverse
Hypotheses, Scenarios, & Indicators
Hypothesis Generator
Multiple Hypotheses Generator
Scenarios Matrix
Indicators
Indicators Matrix
Alternatives
Alternatives
Hotspots
Rival Hypotheses
Evaluate Solutions
Priorities & Values
Priorities
Values
Potential Problems
Time Framed Consequences
Bullet Proofing
Negative Brainstorming
Solutions Effect - Fishbone Diagram
Potential Problem Analysis
Help or Hinder
Force Field Analysis
Contradiction Analysis
What If? Analysis
High Impact / Low Probability Analysis
Pre-Mortem Analysis
Devil's Advocate
Analytical Evaluations
Pros, Cons, & Interesting
Progressive Hurdles
Pareto Analysis
Paired Comparison Analysis
Grid Analysis
Hypothesis Testing Matrix
Analysis of Competing Hypotheses
Two-Sided Issues
Parallel Arguments
Agree, Disagree, & Irrelevant
Personal Gains & Losses
Personal Gains & Losses
Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis
Commitment Chart
Decision-Making Methods
Easy Way Out
Spell Out the Reasons
Give Up What?
Ideal Solution
Best Home
When Does It Become Unattractive
Well-Being of the Whole
Fear, Greed, & Laziness
Random
Stand Pat
Defer Decision
Final Decision