• Collect data: Identify issues that need to be solved or analyzed, and collect relevant data and information, such as market research data, financial statements, user feedback, etc.

• Propose hypotheses: Based on the collected data, propose possible assumptions, explain the causes of phenomena or problems.

• Verify hypothesis: Verify the correctness of the hypothesis through further data analysis, experiments or case studies.

• Avoid surface confusion: Beware of surface phenomena, dig deep into the essential causes of the problem, and avoid being confused by temporary thoughts or appearances.

• Stay skeptical: Keep doubtful about all views and conclusions and do not easily accept authoritative or traditional ideas.

• Objective analysis: conduct in-depth analysis based on objective facts and data, such as physical phenomena, market laws, etc.

• Think from multiple angles: look at problems from different perspectives and fields, such as economy, society, technology, etc., to gain a more comprehensive understanding.

• Problem Definition: Work with the team or stakeholders to clarify the issues that need to be addressed or achieved, ensuring that everyone has a clear understanding of the problem.

• Goal setting: Set specific, measurable, achievable, highly relevant, time-limited goals (SMART principle).

• Pyramid Structure Method: Place the conclusion at the top, and then expand the arguments and arguments supporting the conclusion in a hierarchical manner to ensure that the arguments and arguments at each level are clear, do not overlap, and do not omit.

• Classification and sorting: Classify and sort arguments and arguments to ensure the consistency and clarity of logic.

• Data collection: Collect data and facts related to the problem, such as market data, user survey results, industry reports, etc.

• Data display: Display data in the form of charts, tables, cases, etc., making the data more convincing.

• Data Interpretation: Explain and analyze the data to illustrate how the data supports your perspective and conclusions.

• 5W1H analysis method: conduct a comprehensive analysis of the problem, including Who (who), What (what), When (when), Where (what), Why (why), How (how).

• Root Cause Analysis: By asking "why" many times, dig deep into the root cause of the problem until you find the lowest cause.

• Objective analysis: When analyzing a problem, focus on the problem itself and avoid being affected by personal positions, emotions or interests.

• Team Collaboration: Team members are encouraged to analyze issues objectively and put forward constructive opinions and suggestions.

• Thinking training: Regular thinking training, such as brainstorming, mind maps, six thinking hats, etc.

• Sensory stimulation: stimulate creativity through different sensory stimulations, such as vision, hearing, touch, etc.

• Environmental changes: Change the work environment or living habits, such as changing the workplace, trying new activities, etc., to inspire new thinking.

• Continuous doubt: Continuously question your own and others’ opinions and find possible improvement points.

• Self-questioning: Inspire thinking through questions, such as “Why do this?”, “Is there a better way?”, “What would happen if the other way?”.

• Holding doubts is the source of the problem

Cross-domain learning: learn knowledge and skills in different fields and broaden your horizons.

• Cultural Exchange: Communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds and understand different ways of thinking and values.

• Find honest friends: Find friends who can question and challenge each other, and jointly stimulate innovative thinking.

Be clear about the factors that are playing a role now and analyze whether these factors can continue to play a role in the future.

• Technology Trends: Pay attention to the development trends of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, etc.

• Social changes: Pay attention to changes in social structure, population structure, consumption habits, etc.

• Policy Trends: Pay attention to changes in government policies and regulations, such as environmental protection policies, tax policies, etc.

• Conduct causal analysis

• Causal inference: find out the causal relationship between trends and predict the future development direction.

• Market research: Understand consumer needs and pain points through market research.

• User Feedback: Collect user feedback and suggestions and find unmet needs.

• Innovative thinking: Use innovative thinking to propose new solutions.

• Industry Analysis: Analyze the current situation and problems of the industry and find areas that can be improved.

• Risk Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of risks and develop response strategies.

• Boldly try: Be brave to try new methods and models, and constantly adjust and optimize.