ThinkerToys

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This tool was originally created as "Soap, Soup and Sand" by Michael Michalko, author of the book ThinkerToys. All images courtesy www.unsplash.com

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ThinkerToys

Break habitual thought patterns with a random input.

  1. Draw a card.
  2. Identify all the main characteristics of the object. For example, if the object is "Menu", typical characteristics could include things like list of everything on offer; categorized per type of food or drink; contains prices for items; visualize frequently asked questions; etc.
  3. Apply the characteristics to your problem. For example, if your problem is "How to increase sales", you could use the characteristics of the "Menu" card to create a list of everything on offer, categorize per type of customer, etc.
  4. Rinse and repeat until you have enough ideas to move forward.