TRIZ-Anwendertag 2020

TRIZ is a valuable tool for inventive problem solving. Based on patent analysis TRIZ enables the faster solution-oriented generation of ideas in fields of technology, organizations, and software. Still TRIZ is not the only way that leads to innovation. There are more tools and each of them has its own pros and cons. Combining them is the key to success. The 1st TRIZ online conference by Bayern Innovativ was born from the TRIZ-Anwendertage. The idea behind is providing a platform that allows to discuss and display TRIZ development in the context of innovation methodology. This book presents papers in German and English language on how TRIZ is related to other tools like Design Thinking, the St. Gallen Business models, etc.

Oliver Mayer is working at Bayern Innovativ in Nuremberg, Germany on projects encouraging and provoking innovations as well as new technologies for companies in Bavaria. As Master Black Belt, TRIZ Master and expert in Design Thinking and agile project management techniques he has in-depth knowledge on the theory. Being a networker for Bavarian companies in his job at Bayern Innovativ, Oliver is pushing to bring together theory and practice. With this expertise the book of proceeding, compiled from the conference papers, offers deep insight into TRIZ and its intersections to other innovation tools.