Bytheway, Charles W., 1926-

FAST creativity & innovation : rapidly improving processes, product development and solving complex problems / FAST creativity and innovation Function analysis systems technique creativity and innovation Charles W. Bytheway. - Fort Lauderdale, Fla. : J. Ross Pub., c2007. - xxi, 254 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Sparked by function -- Discovering functions -- Why-how logic -- Selecting a project -- Participants -- Intuitive logic -- Project 1: lightbulb -- Project 2: timing device -- Project 3: love -- Project 4: three-ton heat pump -- Project 5: military communication device -- Generalizing and undisclosing methods -- Other applications of FAST -- Summary of FAST procedure -- Appendix A: Constructing FAST diagrams -- Appendix B: Glossary of FAST terms and thought-provoking questions.

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