Created by Bob Eberle in the 1970’s, SCAMPER, which comes in the form of a checklist of idea-spurring questions, helps you think outside-of-the-box when you encounter a challenge.   SCAMPER is based on the notion that everything is a new translation of something that has already existed. Each letter in the acronym – SCAMPER, represents a way the characteristics of the challenge are manipulated until new ideas are created.

1. Series ‘ Thinking Outside the Box’ Series is a set of Slideshare that helps individuals think about things in an unconventional manner. This series is produced by ThinkInnovation. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. ‘ Thinking Outside the Box’ Series

2. Series No Such A Thing As Brainstorming Most brainstormings are organised as idea dumping and not idea creation sessions. To generate creative ideas in brainstorming sessions, we need techniques that force us to think outside the box. http://fnsingapore.blogspot.com/2008/09/moving-from-idea-dumping-to-idea.html Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved.

3. Series SCAMPER Method SCAMPER, which was created by Bob Eberle, provides a checklist for refining an existing product and service. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved.

6. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. S = Substitute If we don't use fossil fuel, we could use bio-fuel instead to safe the environment

7. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. C = Combine We could put two or more spoons together to reduce our dependence on metal

8. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. A = Adapt We could dilute the solution and apply it to other markets

9. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. M = Modify We could modify the calculator and turn it into a gift item to give it a new lease of life

10. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. P = Put to Other Use We could put baking powder to other uses without changing it in any way

11. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. E = Eliminate We could remove all the frills to make the laptop affordable

12. Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved. R = Reverse We could make a dress that could be wore from both sides

13. Series Copyright 2011. Anthony Mok. All Rights Reserved.