Analysis of the opportunities to implement the BIZ-TRIZ mechanism
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Publicado en línea: 30 jul 2019
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Recibido: 05 oct 2018
Aceptado: 01 mar 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/emj-2019-0008
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Main stakeholders in the implementation of the BIZ-TRIZ mechanism
| S | S |
|---|---|
| I1 | The Ministry of Science and Higher Education — the Government of the Republic of Poland |
| I2 | A recognised TRIZ training and research Centre (e.g. ETRIA Berlin Institute) |
| I3 | A high-class specialist(s) of TRIZ, e.g. the TRIZ MASTER |
| I4 | A supplier of TRIZ training materials |
| I5 | Institutions of the business environment |
| I6 | Employees of the CTT of the Maritime University of Szczecin (the producer of the implementation) |
| I7 | Scientists of the Maritime University of Szczecin (the producer of the implementation) |
| I8 | Companies in the SME sector |
| I9 | Individuals responsible for managing the implementation of the BIZ-TRIZ mechanism at the Maritime University of Szczecin |
| I10 | Technical and administrative staff of the Maritime University of Szczecin (the producer of the implementation) |
Identification of the risks related to the implementation of the BIZ-TRIZ mechanism
| N | R | S | E | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A lack of external financing | E | C | M |
| 2 | Exceeding the budget for the BIZ-TRIZ implementation | I + E | S | VL |
| 3 | A lack of entrepreneurs, preventing timely implementation | E | C | M |
| 4 | Problems encountered by scientists regarding the acquisition of TRIZ knowledge | I | S | M |
| 5 | Mistakes during the preparation of the technical appraisal (research work on behalf of entrepreneurs) | I + E | S | L |
| 6 | A lack of data for the drafting of a full technical appraisal for entrepreneurs | E | M | L |
| 7 | Problems in cooperation/communication between the scientific community and entrepreneurs (a lack of knowledge of the cooperation rules) | I + E | S | M |
| 8 | Low utilisation of the performed research (fear among scientists regarding the fit of the solution to real problems) | I | S | L |
| 9 | Surveys made for entrepreneurs will not produce satisfactory results (will not solve problems identified by the entrepreneurs) | I + E | M | L |
| 10 | Execution of the contracts for entrepreneurs will be longer than scheduled | I + E | S | M |
| 11 | As a result of the implementation, solutions of low commercial value will be created | I + E | N | M |
| 12 | The qualifications of the contractors may not be sufficient to solve the problem and it will be necessary to expand the team to include additional people who have not yet been trained in TRIZ | I + E | C | M |
SWOT analysis for the implementation of the BIZ-TRIZ mechanism
| S | P | N |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| • The strong reputation of the Maritime University of Szczecin (MUS) in the research areas of transport, mechatronics, machine construction and operation and production engineering; | • Heuristic methods, including TRIZ, are unfamiliar to the employees of the Maritime University of Szczecin; | |
| • Experience of the Maritime University of Szczecin in the implementation of activities popularising the science of inventive creation and promoting innovation (including co-organisation of the national Design Thinking Week festivals in 2014, 2015 and 2017, as well as supporting the Students’ Research Circle Innovator); | • The slogans “innovation”, “innovativity” and “commercialisation” are misunderstood among the employees of the Maritime University of Szczecin (when abused, they can become part of internal jargon); | |
| • Experience of the Maritime University of Szczecin in the implementation of research and R&D projects; | • Researchers are distrustful and have conservative attitudes towards the science of inventive creation/innovation/heuristics (they often perceive these disciplines as parascientific); | |
| • The competent and committed scientific staff of the Maritime University of Szczecin who have extensive professional knowledge; | • Scientists have problems assimilating new knowledge that breaks their routine approach, habits, stereotypes and comfort zones; | |
| • The competent and committed staff of the CTT (Centre for Technology Transfer) in the Maritime University of Szczecin with experience in R&D projects, knowledge transfer, commercialisation of research results and protection of intellectual property; | • The high cost of acquiring TRIZ competences (costs of study visits, training and optional certification); | |
| • High-class research facilities at the Maritime University of Szczecin (laboratories, workshops, simulators, control and measurement facilities, etc.); | • Lack of complete comprehension of the principles of cooperation between researchers and external stakeholders and the role of the CTT in this process; | |
| • The support of the MUS authorities for the implementation of projects that bring the world of science and business closer together | • Anxiety amongst scientists about the confrontation with the real problems of recipients (SMEs) and the need to start application-oriented research activities (anxiety among scientists about making a mistake and low utilisability of the research conducted so far) | |
| E | ||
| • Awareness of central authorities (Ministry of Science and Higher Education) concerning the need to improve relations between science and business; | • Lack of financing for the Maritime University of Szczecin from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education; | |
| • The growing popularity of the use of heuristic and invasive methods in solving complex problems (the | • Lack of understanding on the part of SMEs and the related anxiety of cooperation between the company and the university and the resulting risk that the Maritime University of Szczecin will not find key partners; | |
| • Large market of potential buyers (companies from the SME sector); | • Lack of awareness by SMEs of the need to invest in intellectual services (consulting, expertise, commissioned work etc.); | |
| • Growing market competitiveness makes it necessary for SME companies to implement innovative solutions to improve the position of the company; | • Distrust and lack of willingness on the part of SMEs to cooperate fully (fear or reluctance to disclose full information about the problem). | |
| • The technological development of society requires the use of systematic innovation methods (instead of “blind” trial and error methods); | • Problems in communication between the scientific community and entrepreneurs (lack of knowledge of the rules of cooperation, “a different language” of cooperation); | |
| • Difficult-to-solve technical problems increasingly require the involvement of a multidisciplinary team of specialists instead of a single expert | • Surveys carried out on behalf of entrepreneurs will not produce satisfactory results (will not solve the problems or will have low commercial value) |
Risk minimisation and prevention in the implementation of the BIZ-TRIZ mechanism
| N | R | P |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A lack of external financing | • A very well-prepared application form. The fulfilment of competition requirements for external financing |
| 3 | A lack of entrepreneurs will prevent timely implementation. | • The CTT promoting engagement (searching for partners during business breakfasts, cooperation exchanges and making direct contacts); |
| • A well-prepared contract with companies; | ||
| • Good communication between partners (adherence to the agreed rules of cooperation) | ||
| 4 | Problems encountered by scientists regarding the acquisition of TRIZ knowledge | • The implementation of training courses, study visits and case studies under the supervision of recognised TRIZ specialists (mentoring by MATRIZ certified specialists) |
| 7 | Problems in cooperation/communication between the scientific community and entrepreneurs (the lack of knowledge of the cooperation rules) | • Promotion by the CTT; |
| • A well-prepared contract with companies; | ||
| • Good communication between partners (adherence to the agreed rules of cooperation) | ||
| 10 | Execution of contracts for entrepreneurs will be longer than scheduled | • The continuity of the execution of implementation tasks. |
| • Appropriate planning and supervision of the implementation of individual works commissioned for entrepreneurs by the manager; | ||
| • Possible revision of the implementation schedule | ||
| 12 | The qualifications of the contractors may not be sufficient to solve the problem and it may be necessary to expand the team to include additional people who have not yet been trained in TRIZ | • Training a team member in the scope of competences and authorisations to carry out further training (level 3 MATRIZ); |
| • Expanding the team with additional specialists required for the implementation of a specific research service; | ||
| • Training of additional team members in-house by a team member who has previously obtained appropriate competences and authorisations to conduct further training (level 3 MATRIZ) |