0011-4561 Stimulating technical solutions using a heuristic method Stimulating technical solutions using a heuristic method Wasilewska Barbara author Knosala Ryszard author Institute of Processes and Products Innovation, Opole University of Technology Correspondence to: Barbara Wasilewska Correspondence to: Ryszard Knosala 13 10 2014 Mechanika Zeszyt 2-M (13) 2014 2014 75 83 Copyright © 2014 2014 <p> The paper explains selected methods of stimulating innovative solutions as shown by the created model of creative problem solving. Heuristic methods allow for developing creative thinking for the development of an enterprise. Two case studies are presented using the methods typical for the studied enterprise.</p>