The Trimming Technique

The Trimming Technique is a 6-step algorithm for cost or complexity reduction. The technique targets elements of any system or process for elimination. These elements are either parts of a system or steps in a process. It can also be used for problem-solving and identification of new unique market opportunities. This technique helps the problem solver foster innovative thinking by deliberately eliminating (elements in a system) or (steps in a process) using over a dozen "trimming rules" which surface unique challenges, opportunities, and new ideas which often lead to innovative solutions. Contact us with ANY questions … we’d love to hear from you! • info@InnovationTutorials.com • verduyn@c2c-solutions.com Here’s 7 other Videos to consider watching! 1.    • Maximize Value   - Value is a ratio of "good stuff" to "bad stuff" in a product, service, or software. Learn the qualitative and quantitative elements of the Value Equation and how to maximize New Customer Value with 6 "strategies" and over 3 dozen specific tools. 2.    • Tool Selection Matrix   - The Tool Selection Matrix is a simple (yet comprehensive) decision matrix that shows you the best Idea Generation and/or Problem-Solving Tools for a variety of common corporate technical situations that call for "Innovation or Inventive Thinking". 3.    • The Trimming Technique   - The Trimming Technique is an amazing 6-step algorithm for cost or complexity reduction. The technique targets elements of any system or process for elimination. These elements are either parts of a system or steps in a process. It can also be used for problem-solving and the identification of new unique market opportunities. 4.    • Invention, Innovation, or Improvement?   - Learn the proper definitions and differences between Invention, Innovation, and Improvement and how they are interrelated but fundamentally quite different. 5.    • 8-Step Innovation Framework   - Our 8-Step Innovation Framework shows how Systematic Innovation is NOT an oxymoron, two mutually exclusive words that just don't seem to fit together. Get introduced to our 8-Step "Innovation Framework" and see how over 3 dozen "Innovation Tools" are integrated into our Innovation Framework. 6.    • The Kano Model   - The Kano Model is an insightful way of understanding and categorizing 5 universal types of Customer Requirements (or potential features) for new products and services. Learn how each category of requirements has a distinctly different influence on customer satisfaction. 7.    • Separation Principles   - The Separation Principles are 4 brilliant Inventive Principles that deal with Physical Conflicts or Contradictions (i.e. mutually exclusive requirements) and are one of the tools from the TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem-Solving) toolbox. Additional Topics, Concepts, and Best Practices: - Available in future videos as well as our current Training and Workshops: 1. 7 revealing questions about Innovation 2. 9-Box 3. Affinity Process 4. Analytic Hierarchy Process 5. Attribute Dependency 6. Barriers to Innovation 7. Biomimicry 8. Blue Ocean Strategy 9. Brainwriting 635 10. CAGE Model 11. Can't Fix It, Feature It! 12. Communicate Value 13. Competitive Benchmarking 14. Concept Evaluation Techniques 15. Concept Fan 16. Cost Reduction Catalysts & Questions 17. Creative Sabotage 18. Customer Needs Matrix 19. Debono's 6 Hats 20. Design Structure Matrices 21. DFSS 22. Ease Impact Matrix 23. Effects Knowledgebase (Scientific) 24. Ethnography 25. Facilitation Skills 26. FMEA* 27. Forces of Innovation & Change 28. Growth Strategies 29. Holistic Cube 30. House of Quality 31. Innovation Quotes 32. Inventive Principles (40+) 33. JTBD 34. Kano Survey 35. Lateral Benchmarking 36. Lead Users / Early Adopters 37. Memorable Sensory Experience 38. Miro 39. Morphological Tables 40. PainStorming 41. Patterns of System Evolution 42. Psychological Inertia 43. QFD 44. Resources 45. Right People 46. SAO Analysis 47. SCAMPER 48. Scope Expansion 49. Situation Analysis / Function Modeling 50. Super Lateral Benchmarking 51. Technology DNA 52. Trend Research/Analysis 53. TRIZ Overview 54. Value / "Ideality" 55. Value Analysis / Value Engineering 56. Van Westerdorp Price Sensitivity Analysis 57. VAST Process 58. VOC Basics