Edward de Bono developed this technique in 1985. Helps organize thinking processes in cohesive manner. Uses metaphorical thinking hats to examine problems from different perspectives
Creative thinking generates innovative ideas by thinking outside conventional patterns. Tools include brainstorming, mind mapping, and visualization techniques. Healthy brainstorming focuses on quantity over quality
Developed by Sakichi Toyoda for Toyota's production facility. Uses iterative 'why' questions to find root causes. Connects each step through cause-effect relationships
Area is the total space occupied by a 2-D shape. Triangle area formula: A = 1/2bh or A = bh². Triangle area equals half the area of the rectangle it's inscribed in
Textbook divided into 11 chapters covering particle dynamics and rigid body motion. Each chapter begins with illustration demonstrating broad-range application. Text organized into sections with boldface titles for clear concept presentation
Developed by Taiichi Ohno in 1950s Toyota Production System. Helps locate root causes of problems in business settings. Toyota continues using this technique today