The Genius Problem-Solving Method Elon Musk Learned From Aristotle

The CEO might re-envision the way his company tackles development, by bringing in other departments that don't normally get to participate in this work, and creating incentives for original thinking from anyone in the company.

On a personal level, you may make yourself more open to other people's perspectives and find value on discussions that you may not have previously had. 

1. Identify the problem you want to solve.
2. List all the reasons you can't solve this problem.
3. List all obvious solutions that apply but don't solve the problem adequately.
4. Ask yourself: "If I could create a solution based on my desires, what would that solution be?"