What are three examples of convergent thinking evaluation tools?

Select 3 correct answer(s)

Question 1 options:

a)	The Idea Grid

b)	Random Word Triggers

c)	The Idea Napkin

d)	Assumption Reversal

e)	Lindt Chocolate

f)

ALUO

g)

PMI

Question 2 (2 points)

What are two distinct benefits of the ALUO tool compared with others? (Choose two)

Select 2 correct answer(s)

Question 2 options:

a)	Like other evaluation tools, it focuses you on opportunities.

b)	Like other evaluation tools, it highlights what makes your idea unique.

c)	Like other evaluation tools, it focuses you on what makes your idea interesting.

d)	Like other evaluation tools, it uses a 2x2 matrix to evaluate options visually.

e)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it focuses you on what makes your idea interesting.

f)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it uses a 2x2 matrix to evaluate options visually.

g)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it focuses you on opportunities.

h)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it highlights what makes your idea unique.

Question 3 (2 points)

Why is an idea napkin a good idea for mapping out a new business idea?

Question 3 options:

a)	It keeps sustainability top of mind

b)	It is colorful and helps you explore your idea using different ink colors to separate your idea from others.

c)	It keeps it in a disposable format, like a napkin that gets wet.

d)	It keeps it short and succinct, like writing on a napkin.

Question 4 (2 points)

What is a distinct benefit of the PMI tool as compared with others?

Question 4 options:

a)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it uses a 2x2 matrix to plot and evaluate options visually.

b)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it focuses you on what makes your idea interesting.

c)	Like other evaluation tools, it focuses you on opportunities.

d)	Like other evaluation tools, it uses a 2x2 matrix to plot and evaluate options visually.

e)	Like other evaluation tools, it highlights what makes your idea unique.

f)	Like other evaluation tools, it focuses you on what makes your idea interesting.

g)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it focuses you on opportunities.

h)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it highlights what makes your idea unique.

Question 5 (2 points)

What is the way that pattern-breaking thinking tools work? (Choose 2)

Select 2 correct answer(s)

Question 5 options:

a)	Via a game-based solution

b)	Via asking questions

c)	Via a conventional brainstorming technique

d)	Via a related cue or trigger

e)	Via an unrelated cue or trigger

f)	Via thinking about attributes or assumptions that then trigger unusual ideas

Question 6 (2 points)

What is a distinct benefit of the Idea Grid tool as compared with others?

Question 6 options:

a)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it focuses you on opportunities.

b)	Like other evaluation tools, it focuses you on what makes your idea interesting

c)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it uses a 2x2 matrix to plot and evaluate options visually.

d)	Like other evaluation tools, it highlights what makes your idea unique

e)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it highlights what makes your idea unique.

f)	Like other evaluation tools, it uses a 2x2 matrix to plot and evaluate options visually.

g)	Unlike other evaluation tools, it focuses you on what makes your idea interesting

h)	Like other evaluation tools, it focuses you on opportunities.

Question 7 (2 points)

If its so important not to judge peoples ideas, why are convergent thinking evaluation tools important?

Question 7 options:

a)	Because innovation tends to fail in organizations when people do not establish criteria for evaluation and then implement the best ideas.

b)	Because innovation tends to fail in organizations when people let brainstorms run too long and gather too many ideas.

c)	Because innovation tends to fail in organizations when people are too nice to each other and let brainstorms run amok.

d)	Because innovation tends to fail in organizations when there is no judgment of the people who create the ideas.

Question 8 (2 points)

Why do we need pattern breaking thinking tools?

Question 8 options:

a)	To get unstuck when you are stuck due to a certain mindset or pattern of thinking.

b)	To understand where things went wrong.

c)	To think clearly.

d)	To complete puzzles.

Question 9 (2 points)

What are two examples of pattern breaking thinking tools?

Select 2 correct answer(s)

Question 9 options:

a)

ALUO

b)	The Idea Grid

c)	Assumption Reversal

d)	The Idea Napkin

e)	Lindt Chocolate

f)	Random Word Triggers

g)

PMI

Question 10 (2 points)

Entrepreneurial alertness is helpful for entrepreneurs. What is it?

Question 10 options:

a)	It is a special set of observational and consultative skills, such as noticing patterns in the ways that people live their lives.

b)	It is a special set of physical and conceptual skills, such as noticing the way that people personalities affect their buying habits.

c)	It is a special set of observational and thinking skills, such as noticing opportunities that others may have missed.

d)	It is a special set of figurative and thinking skills, such as noticing the way that people buy different products.