Hans List

Hans List was an Austrian engineer and inventor known for developing the "Theory of Creative Problem Solving," which emphasizes understanding the root causes of technical issues to develop innovative solutions. His approach involves analyzing the system to identify fundamental problems rather than just addressing symptoms. This method encourages creativity and strategic thinking, particularly in engineering and technical fields, by fostering a deeper insight into complex problems and promoting inventive, effective solutions. List's work has influenced methods like TRIZ, a systematic technique for inventive problem solving widely used in engineering and product development.