New physics searches for the LHC

Abstract

Data taking at the LHC is the beginning of a new era in particle physics which will lead us towards understanding the completion of the Standard Model at and beyond the TeV scale. I discuss different approaches to new physics searches: driven by experimental anomalies, driven by model building, or driven by new analysis ideas. All of them have their place as long as we keep an open mind and see their opportunities as well as their limitations.