Danny Cox write in his
book Seize the Day, “Even as new ideas are being developed, their horizons should be
stretched. The world is full of useful products that resulted from attempts to
solve problems that had nothing to do with the idea’s ultimate application. Part
of remaining open to new ideas is to remain open to new applications. In finding
broader or different applications for new ideas, you can also recruit support
from other sectors that wouldn’t have had any previous reason to be involved.”
Then he outlines few questions that we should ask ourselves about the new idea:
Can the idea be put to
uses other than the use it was originally designed for?
Can the idea be modified
in any way?
Can the idea be reduced in
scale or expanded?
Can the idea be upgraded?
Can the idea be substituted?
Can the idea be
rearranged?
Can the idea be reversed?
Can the idea be combined
with another idea?
Then before you launched
your new idea, ask also the following questions. These questions are helpful guide to making a
go or not go decision on a new idea:
Does the new idea make
better use of most peoples’ time, talent and energy?
Does the idea improve
operations or product quality?
Does the new idea cut
waste or unnecessary work?
Does the new idea improve
working conditions and customer service?
A new idea doesn’t have to
solve the problems of the world to be worth the shot. As long as a creative new
concept meets the criteria set forth, it’s a valuable addition to your life. You
will always have to use your best judgment and exercise discrimination. That’s
simply part of being a responsible person. I know you can do it!
Maximize your idea.
“The answer is out
there,” Thomas Edison said, “Find it!”
Lord, Give
Us Today Our Daily Idea(s)
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