Entrepreneurship Crossword

A creative-thinking method that involves listing the characteristics or attributes of something and then finding ways to improve these attributes
A brainstorming technique that involves developing random sketches and doodles and then relating the drawings to an issue or problem Brainstorming
A creative-thinking technique involving the identification of as many different ideas as possible during a certain time frame; can be done by one person but is used most often in a group setting
Goods and/or services that are used together (e.g. skirts and blouses, ski boots and skis, software and computers)
A mental process involving the development of unique ideas, approaches, and solutions
A synectics creative-thinking method involving the use of metaphors and similes to create connections where none currently exists
A synectics creative-thinking technique involving forcing random words into associations or connections with a given issue or idea
A creative-thinking technique using basic questions starters to develop original questions to ask (and answer) about an issue or idea; these question starters include who, what, why, where, when, how, did, will, might, would, could, should, etc
A creative-thinking technique that involves connecting two items or ideas that seem completely unrelated to find new practical combinations and products
A creative-thinking technique that involves reacting to random words or pictures to generate a flow of ideas; each idea is used to trigger others; the process is repeated until connections are made with a given issue or situation
A formulated thought resulting from a representation of a concept within the mind
The conscious or unconscious process of thought formulation
The process of generating and developing new ideas
A process used to solve problems and generate ideas in purposely illogical ways
A figure of speech in which one idea, concept, or entity is compared to or used in place of another
A form of brainstorming that organizes ideas and information graphically, using shapes, pictures, and words; a creative-thinking technique that involves the generation of ideas by associations
A creative-thinking method to generate ideas by focusing on the details of a situation; involves combining some or all of a product's attributes in different ways to create new things
The stages through which goods and services move from the time they are introduced on the market until they are taken off the market
A process used to solve problems and generate ideas in logical, analytical, organized ways
figure of speech in which two unlike things are compared using the words "like" or "as"
A brainstorming technique that involves using a star-shaped diagram to ask and answer basic questions about an issue or situation
Goods and/or services that can be used in place of others; items that satisfy the same needs/wants
A creative-thinking technique that involves making connections through the use of forced relations
The general direction in which people or events are moving