Anchors and Engines

Start your engines.

BUILD AND DEPLOY THE RIGHT PRODUCT.

Purpose

Reflect on an event/sprint and learn something new to improve on for next time.

“Anchors and engines” is a concept often used in creative thinking and problem-solving, particularly within the context of design thinking and innovation processes. “Anchors” refer to established or well-known elements, concepts, or principles that provide a stable foundation or starting point for ideation. These anchors can serve as familiar reference points that guide the creative process. On the other hand, “engines” are dynamic and imaginative elements that drive ideation and generate new ideas. Engines encourage the exploration of possibilities, pushing beyond the constraints of the anchors. The interplay between anchors and engines balances the practical with the innovative, fostering a structured yet imaginative approach to idea generation and problem-solving. This concept encourages thinkers to harness the stability of the anchors while leveraging the propulsion of engines to discover novel and effective solutions.

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Stats

Session

Online

DURATION

60 minutes

Level of Difficulty

Moderate

Materials Needed

Pens, paper, Post-its

learning outcomes

Understand what is driving you forward and holding you back

Reflect on what can be changed or accepted

Improve team interaction and collaboration in a structured way

Process Phase
works well with

Affinity Mapping

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