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                      > Concept
                      Fan 
                      . . .a way of finding different approaches to a problem when 
                      you have rejected all obvious solutions. It develops the 
                      principle of 'taking one step back' to get a broader 
                      perspective.  
                      > Reframing
                      Matrix .
                      . .  
                      a simple technique that helps you to look at business 
                      problems from a number of different viewpoints. It expands 
                      the range of creative solutions that you can generate. 
                      > Scamper .
                      . . a 
                      check list that helps you to think of changes you can make 
                      to an existing product to create a new one. 
                      > Better
                            Word .
                            . .  
                      boost your vocabulary by thinking of a one-word substitute. 
                      > Brainstorming .
                            . . an excellent way of 
                      developing many creative solutions to a problem. 
                      > Reversal .
                            . .  is a simple technique for breaking complex 
                      problems down into progressively smaller parts. 
                      > Matrix
                            Analysis .
                            . . 
                      Attribute Listing, Morphological Analysis and Matrix 
                      Analysis are good techniques for finding new combinations 
                      of products or services. 
                      > Random
                            Input .
                            . . a lateral thinking tool. It is very useful when you need 
                      fresh ideas or new perspectives during problem solving. |