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Entrepreneurship: The Pugh Method
Entrepreneurship: The Pugh Method
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Outcomes
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Pugh method
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Definition
an evaluation technique
that uses criteria (from the voice of the customer)
in an advantage – disadvantage matrix
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Benefits of the Pugh method
1. All gain insight into the problem and a clear understanding of the criteria
2. It is an effective communications tool
3. All customers are considered
4. Discussion encourages creative leaps between different concepts and
subsequent idea synthesis
5. New better concepts are gained. No flaws are overlooked.
6. The participants understand the strength and champion of the new
solution
7. Prevent costly mistakes in the choice of products
8. The evaluation reveals areas of weaknesses in the beset proposal
9. As a decision making tool, it helps improve course syllabi with new
content
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Pugh method’s process
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Phase 1
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Phase 2
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Concepts???
Ideas
Solutions
Engineering designs
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Example
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Summary
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