SCAMPER
Purpose
To discover ways to improve the current attributes
Duration
20 - 30 minutes
Instructions
- Describe the key attributes or components of a situation you wish to change;
- Apply the SCAMPER questions to your situation to generate ideas for achieving your goal.
- S = Substitute? (other ingredients, materials, etc.)
- C = Combine? (blend, etc.)
- A = Adapt?
- M = Modify, magnify or miniaturize?
- P = Put to other uses?
- E = Eliminate?
- R = Reverse? (roles, etc.) or rearrange? (patterns, pace, etc.)
Facilitator Notes
For each of the letters in the mnemonic SCAMPER, you may want to start by listing the applicable components of your situation.
Source
Alex Osborn, a pioneer in facilitating creativity, developed this list of "idea-spurring questions." They were later arranged by Bob Eberle as the mnemonic SCAMPER.
Example
A bicycle has the following components: frame, pedals, drive sprocket, chain, brakes, tires, handlebars…
By applying SCAMPER, the following ideas for improving the bicycle were generated:
- Much lighter weight frames based on new materials;
- Pedal grips that strap to secure feet better;
- Stronger chains with special clamps for easier changing;
- Improved derailleur gears for rear sprocket;
- Racing handlebars for more ergo dynamic racing position;
- New rear wheel materials to replace spokes.
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