Notes for The Elegant Solution

What is an Elegant Solution

• like judo, optimum/desired effect is achieved with the minimum amount of effort
• often a single tiny idea that changes everything
• the “aha” solution
• solves the problem for good, without creating other problems that have to be solved
• obvious (in retrospect)

What is Innovation?

Solving the problem of how to do something better than ever.

The Principles of Innovation

• The Art of Ingenuity
• Pursuit of Perfection
• Rhythm of Fit

Temptations that stifle Elegant Innovation

• Swing for the fences
• Getting too clever
• Solving problems frivolously