Liberating Structures TRIZ
A Liberating Structure that uses creative destruction to help groups stop perpetuating counterproductive behaviours. Named after the Russian innovation methodology, LS TRIZ inverts the problem: 'What would we do if we wanted to make things as bad as possible?' Once the 'perfect failure' is mapped, groups identify which of those sabotaging behaviours already exist — and stop doing them. More effective than conventional improvement planning.
Cómo ejecutarlo
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Step 1: Ask the group 'What would we do if we wanted to absolutely guarantee the worst possible outcome for our goal?' Generate ideas rapidly on sticky notes (5–7 minutes).
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Step 2: Cluster and review the list of 'guaranteed failure' behaviours.
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Step 3: Ask 'Are any of these things we are already doing — even a little?' Mark those items.
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Step 4: For each marked item, ask 'What first step could we take to stop doing this?'
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Step 5: Commit to concrete stopping actions with owners and timelines.
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Debrief: what was surprising about what's already happening?
Consejos
The power is in Step 3 — when the group recognises their own sabotaging behaviours in the list.
This produces more honest action than any conventional problem-solving approach.
Allow genuine laughter during Step 1; it's generative.
Variaciones
Combine with 1-2-4-All for larger groups. Run a 'TRIZ for Meetings': what would make our meetings as bad as possible? Then stop doing those things.
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