by rgregorio | Feb 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
In a previous post, we talked about how to get started with ITK. In this post we’re taking it to the next level and sharing some Tool Chains for your consideration.
The concept of a tool chain is pretty straightforward. It involves using a series of tools in sequence, where the outputs of one is the input of the next. The image to the right shows a few examples of what a tool chain might look like.
If your project is brand new and you’re not sure where to start, try the I Need An Idea chain. It begins with a System Map to understand the environment and players, followed by the Lotus Blossom for some ideation. It wraps up with Stormdraining to remove options that might not be feasible or a right fit for the system you mapped out.
Have you tried any of the tool chains? Did you use another tool chain that worked well for you? Do the categories help you navigate through the toolkit to identify the right tool for you? As always, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us a note at ITK@mitre.org!
by rgregorio | Jan 22, 2019 | Team Toolkit, Tools 101
You’ve decided to check out some of the MITRE Innovation Toolkit (ITK) methods for creative problem solving, but not sure where to start? A list of 24 oddly named tools (“What the heck is a TRIZ Prism?”) dauntingly stares back at you. Don’t worry – we can help find the right tool for you!
Start by asking yourself some questions about your project or problem. Is the team just getting started, or are things well under way? What are you looking to accomplish? Where are you trying to go? When we work directly with ITK users, these are some of the questions we use to figure out how we can best help.
Once you’ve got a sense of where you are and where you’re heading, click over to the Categories page. There you’ll find groupings based on where you are in your process.
You’ll notice that while one of the categories is “Generate Ideas,” our toolkit offers methods that go far beyond brainstorming. For example, tools in the “Frame Problem” category help are usually most relevant early in the process. In contrast, the tools in the Reduce Complexity category tend to be particularly helpful at a project’s later stages.
Project teams often struggle to articulate the problem they’re trying to solve or have varying definitions amongst the team members. If that’s where you’re at, the Problem Framing tool can help build consensus. Other times, teams lack a good understanding of their users – that’s where the Persona tool comes in. And if complexity is getting out of control, try Trimming.
Here’s a final tip: each tool’s description includes a brief explanation of When and Why to use it. You may want to browse through the collection and see what catches your attention.
And of course, feel free to reach out to usat any time!
Post by Rachel Gregorio
by rgregorio | Dec 20, 2018 | Team Toolkit
Welcome to the ITK Community!
We’re excited to launch the Innovation Toolkit blog, our latest step in building the larger ITK community! This is a place where we’ll provide insider knowledge on the Toolkit and where you can ask questions, post comments, and provide feedback on our tools.
Our cross-disciplinary team of engineers curated our current Toolkit based on the unique challenges faced by our MITRE colleagues, sponsors, and partners. With your input, we plan to grow and improve the Toolkit into an even more adaptable resource for every user. Each piece of feedback you provide will help us help you think more creatively, solve critical challenges, and ultimately make the nation a safer place.
So without further ado, we launch our first post with an in-depth look at our journey. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how the Toolkit came to be in this Innovation Toolkit spotlight from MITRE.org. Enjoy!
Pop Open MITRE’s Toolkit to Discover Pathways to Innovative Thinking
And remember to leave us your comments in the box below or email us at itk@mitre.org. We are excited to welcome you to the ITK community!
– The Innovation Toolkit Team
by rgregorio | Aug 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
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by rgregorio | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorized |
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