whatisbrainstorming

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Brainstorming
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Brainstorming

• Inventions are not solely the making of material
  things, inventions are also the mental unleashing
  of ideas by a genius with a sixth sense.

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What is Brainstorming ?

• Brainstorming is a situation where a group of
  people meet to generate new ideas and solutions
  around a specific domain of interest by removing
  inhibitions.
• Brainstorming helps us think outside of
  traditional the patterns we are programmed with
  to think new ideas

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Types of Brainstorming

• Individual brainstorming
• Is the use of brainstorming in solitary.
• Group Brainstorming
• Can develop ideas in more depth than individual
  brainstorming.

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Individual Brainstorming
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Individual Brainstorming

• Several studies have shown that individual
  brainstorming produces more and often better
  ideas than group brainstorming.
• This can occur because groups aren't always firm
  in following the rules of brainstorming, and bad
  behaviors creep in. Mostly, though, this happens
  because people pay so much attention to other
  people.
• your own, you don't have to worry about other
  people's self-confidence or judgment, and you can
  be freer and more creative.

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Group Brainstorming
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Group Brainstorming

• Here, you can take advantage of the full
  experience and creativity of all team members.
  When one member gets stuck with an idea, another
  member's creativity and experience can take the
  idea to the next stage. You can develop ideas in
  greater depth with group brainstorming than you
  can with individual brainstorming.
• Problem
• Group brainstorming can be risky for
  individuals. Unusual suggestions may appear to
  lack value at first sight this is where you
  need to chair sessions tightly, so that the group
  doesn't crush these ideas and stifle creativity.

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Methods to improving Brainstorming sessions

• There are 5 methods to improve brainstorming.
• Postpone and without your judgment of ideas
• Encourage wild and exaggerated ideas
• Quality counts at this stage , not quality
• Build on the ideas put forward by others
• Every person and every idea has equal worth

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Rule 1 Postpone and withhold judgment of ideas

• Do not pass judgment on ideas until the
  completion of the brainstorming session. Do not
  suggest that an idea wont work or that it has
  negative side-effects . All ideas are potentially
  good so dont judge until afterwards. At this
  stage, avoid discussing the ideas at all, as this
  will inevitably involve either criticizing or
  complimenting them. Ideas should be put forward
  both as solution and also s a basis to spark off
  solution. Even seemingly foolish ideas can spark
  off better process . Note down all ideas. There
  is no such thin as al bad idea. The evaluation of
  ideas takes up valuable brain power switch should
  be devoted to the creation of ideas. Maximize
  your brainstorming session by only spending time
  generating new ideas.

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Rule 2 Encourage wild and exaggerated ideas

• It is much easier to tame a wild idea than it is
  to think of an immediately valid one in the first
  place. The 'wilder' the idea the better. Shout
  out bizarre and unworkable ideas to see what they
  spark off. No idea is too ridiculous. State any
  outlandish ideas. Exaggerate ideas to the
  extreme. Use creative thinking techniques and
  tools to start your thinking from a fresh
  direction. Use specialist software such as
  Innovation Toolbox to stimulate new ideas more
  easily.

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Rule 3 Quantity counts at this stage, not
quality.

• The more creative ideas a person or a group has
  to choose from, the better. If the number of
  ideas at the end of the session is very large,
  there is a greater chance of finding a really
  good idea. Keep each idea short, do not describe
  it in detail - just capture the essence of the
  idea. Brief clarifications can be requested.
  Think fast, reflect later. Go for quantity of
  ideas at this point narrow down the list later.
  All activities should be geared towards
  extracting as many ideas as possible in a given
  period.

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Rule 4 Every person and every idea has equal
worth.

• Every person has a valid view point and a unique
  perspective on the situation and solution. We
  want to know yours. In a brainstorming session
  you can always put forward ideas purely to spark
  off other people and not just as a final
  solution. Please participate, even if you need to
  write your ideas on a piece of paper and hand it
  out. Encourage participation from everyone. Each
  idea presented belongs to the group, not to the
  person stating it. It is the group's
  responsibility and an indication of its ability
  to brainstorm if all participants feel able to
  contribute freely and confidently.

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Rule 5 Build on the ideas put forward by others

• Build and expand on the ideas of others. Try and
  add extra thoughts to each idea. Use other
  people's ideas as inspiration for your own.
  Creative people are also good listeners. Combine
  several of the suggested ideas to explore new
  possibilities. It is just as valuable to be able
  to adapt and improve other people's ideas as it
  is to generate the initial idea that sets off new
  trains of thought.

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Advantages of Brainstorming

• Encouraged Creative Thinking.
• All ideas are accepted.
• Changing the mindset with one focus.
• Developing team activity.
• Motivation.
• Generate new ideas.
• Brainstorming builds involvement, commitment,
  loyalty, and enthusiasm.
• Participating in the sessions stimulates and
  unlocks peoples creative talents.
• Brainstorming also builds self-esteem because
  people are being asked for their participation
  and their ideas.

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Uses of Brainstorming

• Written documents and articles.
• Investment decisions.
• Management methods.
• New and better. What ever you want!
• A Large number of ideas can be allocated in short
  time.
• Each participants have an opportunity to speak
• Provides valuable feedback information to
  resource person.
• Active participation is stimulated for next
  activity.

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