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Film producer and innovator Walt Disney used to think-up and refine ideas by breaking the process into three distinct chunks. The dreamer, the realist, and the spoiler (or critic). The Dreamer This stage was for fantasizing. Creating the most fantastic and [...]
One of the reasons we find brainstorming intimidating is that some people are better than others in squeezing ideas out of their heads. These people - while amazing because they seem to have magical powers and some conduit to divine inspiration [...]
Most brainstorm sessions start with the meeting lead proclaiming, “Okay guys… think out of the box and remember, there are no bad ideas!” We say “there are no bad ideas” before we brainstorm the same way we say “bless you” after someone [...]
It is no surprise; there is more bad brainstorming than good. As someone who leads brainstorm sessions, you're going to face jaded audiences—folks with rock bottom expectations. In addition to the ideas and solutions generated during the meeting, the way you [...]
Your spouse asks you to stop by the grocery store and pick up a nice, ripe tomato for this evening's dinner. You make your way to the produce department, to the bin of tomatoes. To your disappointment, there's only one tomato [...]
Brainstorming With Sticky Notes This method for generating ideas is a nominal group technique (people are nominally in a group but mostly work on their own). Each participant is given either a pad of sticky notes or a set number, perhaps [...]
Brainstorming / Idea Generation The process of generating ideas. Also known as generating alternatives. The term "brainstorming" was coined by Alex Osborn (the ‘O' in advertising agency BBDO) in 1938 and described in his book Applied Imagination, this is the classic [...]
Key content within Idea Sandbox related to brainstorming is divided into two key chunks: Techiques & Tips - this is strategy, advice, and the "how." This is the section you are in now. Tools & Templates - This section features tools, [...]
How many brainstorming sessions, filled with potentially brilliant ideas, have ended up as rolled up flip charts under someone's desk? Taking ideas to the next step post-brainstorming can be a challenge. When I get near the end of the brainstorming process, [...]
Mom sent me this text message this morning... Paulie! The entire country needs your services! Our President called for a 'brainstorming session' regarding the budget crisis. Can you give him a call? Mom By ignoring Mom's request, wouldn't I be breaking [...]