Applying the 21 Synectics

Applying the 21 Synectics

The need for thinking and problem-solving skills dominates our lives. Individuals must analyze problems in the workplace, at school, as a parent, and in many other daily situations. You have an opportunity to practice your problem-solving skills through this assignment.

Assignment : Select one problem from the following list or define your own problem. Design a new textbook for a psychology class, science class, etc. Invent a new telephone. Design a new suitcase. Design new clothes for soldier/teacher/cook/student/etc. Invent a new style for a video game. Create a short story. Design a new computer. Invent a new way to protect computers from viruses. Create a new type of credit card. Work on solving a problem of your own choosing – a problem that is related to your major field of study.

Requirements: You will create one idea for every item on the list (all 21 items)!!What is important for this assignment is your ability to generate ideas. Number your ideas 1 through 21. Generate 21 ideas about solving it, using the 21 Synectics steps listed below: Response should be at least 500 words