How can you take an invention from the early idea stage to something that will work and have value? In this episode, John discusses many tools that can be used for continuous improvement thinking. By using a methodological approach to identify areas where an invention needs improvement, teams and individuals can use several tools to continuously improve ideas.

• Tool 1 – Action, Owner, Date
• Tool 2 – Input / Output
• Tool 3 – Brain Writing
• Tool 4 – S.C.A.M.P.E.R.
• Tool 5 – Opposites

By mastering these tools, you can take any idea to the next level with many improvements.