This introductory book describes the initial (first) level of studying the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ) from the series TRIZ from A to Z, and presents the most general methods for solving inventive problems and generating new ideas. Chapter 1 examines traditional technologies for problem solving, based on trial and error. Chapter 2 describes the general concept of TRIZ, while Chapter 3 explains the main notions of system approaches, like system thinking, system and its hierarchy, system effect, emergency, synergetic effect and systematicity. In turn, Chapter 4 describes the notion of ideality and Chapter 5 addresses the notion of resources, their types, and methods for using them. Chapter 6 acquaints readers with one of the most important aspects of TRIZ: contradiction. Chapter 7 describes the inventive principles, while Chapter 8 includes descriptions of the systems of trends proposed by G. Altshuller and the author. In closing, the author makes recommendations on how to most effectively use TRIZ tools, on how readers can improve their knowledge, skills and habits concerning the use of TRIZ, and on how they can hone their inventive thinking skills. The book also features Appendices that include analyses of selected problems, a list of the main websites related to TRIZ, and lists of examples, problems, illustrations, tables and formulae.

Acquaints readers with the main notions and tools of TRIZ Illustrates the theoretical part with a wealth of examples, problems, and graphics Provides tasks for individual work at the end of each chapter

Autorentext
Vladimir Petrov is TRIZ Master and a Professor at the G.V. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. He has worked in TRIZ since 1972 and is a direct disciple of TRIZ author Genrich Altshuller. He is the author of several manuals and more than 300 printed works, and holds 48 patents.

Inhalt
Traditional Technology for Problem Solving.- Review of TRIZ.- System Approach.- Ideality.- Resources.- Contradictions.- Principles of resolving contradictions.- Trends of system evolution.