CPS Resources

Creative Problem Solving Resources
Resources for Team Managers to practice with their teams.
Generating Ideas Tools
SCAMPER
Use to evoke or trigger new or varied options.

Attribute_Listing
Use to look at new possibilities for an element

Morphological Matrix
Use to find new combinations of various parameters or characteristics of an item or a situation

Lotus_Blossom_Technique
Use to trigger elaboration and variation on a single core idea

Force_Fitting
Use to encourage new possibilites to arise from unexpected connections

Idea_Generators
Use to generate as many ideas as possible
Focusing Ideas Tools
AloU
A constructive way to analyze strengths, challenges, unique aspects, and future potential of an option

Paired Comparison Analysis
This tool is helpful to rank a small number of choices

Evaluation Matrix
Use this tool to evaluate, weigh or choose options against specific criteria

Sequencing
Use this tool to organize tasks along a timeline to create a plan of action

Creative Problem Solving Resources