One of the biggest blocks to innovation is not challenging your assumptions. By challenging assumptions, you can open up your range of solutions. Step 1: Write down at least three assumptions you're making about the problem to be solved. Step 2: Now challenge each assumption by stating it's opposite (or its negative). Step 3: Write down any potential benefits or ideas that spring from your challenge to the assumptions.
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