Just about everyone has participated in a Brainstorming session. As a master facilitator of creativity and Creative Problem Solving (CPS), I am curious about what formal instruction you received on the tool. Saving Changes...
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
When I was an information analyst., my colleague and I were trained on how to facilitate JAD sessions. As part of the training we explored how to facilitate brainstorming sessions. That was my semi-formal education in brainstorming.
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1 reply by Teresa Lawrence, PhD, PMP, CSM
Sep 10, 2017 5:38 PM
Teresa Lawrence, PhD, PMP, CSM
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Lucky you as not everyone has the benefit of being trained. What is your number one tip you'd share with a new user?
When I was an information analyst., my colleague and I were trained on how to facilitate JAD sessions. As part of the training we explored how to facilitate brainstorming sessions. That was my semi-formal education in brainstorming.
Lucky you as not everyone has the benefit of being trained. What is your number one tip you'd share with a new user? Saving Changes...
Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
If you are a participant, the trick is to not overthink your answers. You say the first thing that comes to mind, or pass.
If you are the facilitator, you want to keep the momentum going. Walk around to each successive participant. Have a scribe to write down the ideas, preferably where the participants can view them.
It's a very energizing activity to be part of.
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1 reply by Teresa Lawrence, PhD, PMP, CSM
Sep 10, 2017 8:46 PM
Teresa Lawrence, PhD, PMP, CSM
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Yes!
As a participant - follow the guidelines of divergent thinking!
Defer Judgement…All evaluation is ruled out.
Strive for Quantity…More ideas increases the likelihood of generating/developing useful ideas.
Build on other ideas…How can ideas be extended or combined?
Seek novelty…It is easier to tame a wild idea.
As a facilitator - use technique to maximize the tool.
Team members have 3*5 Post-Its and fat tipped marker, based on a prompt, when team members have an idea to contribute they follow these guidelines:
Say your idea and you write it…hand it forward, stick it, type it so others can hear/read it
One idea (problem statement) per Post-It
No discussing ideas
If you are a participant, the trick is to not overthink your answers. You say the first thing that comes to mind, or pass.
If you are the facilitator, you want to keep the momentum going. Walk around to each successive participant. Have a scribe to write down the ideas, preferably where the participants can view them.
It's a very energizing activity to be part of.
Yes!
As a participant - follow the guidelines of divergent thinking!
Defer Judgement…All evaluation is ruled out.
Strive for Quantity…More ideas increases the likelihood of generating/developing useful ideas.
Build on other ideas…How can ideas be extended or combined?
Seek novelty…It is easier to tame a wild idea.
As a facilitator - use technique to maximize the tool.
Team members have 3*5 Post-Its and fat tipped marker, based on a prompt, when team members have an idea to contribute they follow these guidelines:
Say your idea and you write it…hand it forward, stick it, type it so others can hear/read it
One idea (problem statement) per Post-It
No discussing ideas Saving Changes...
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