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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 [...]
Worldview 3 The World is a Field of Energy and Consciousness The methods grouped under the Worldview 3 heading mostly involve the use of self as the idea generation method. Their purpose is threefold: raising the level of consciousness, enabling the [...]
Worldview 1 Plus The World is a Network of Relationships "Worldview 1 Plus" is a subset of Worldview 1 as it is still based on notions of cause and effect and first-order change. However, it is an evolved form of Worldview [...]
The World Is A Machine The vast majority of idea generation methods in existence are a product of Worldview 1 thinking. Fans of Worldview 1 think that if you want to have a brilliant idea, you must produce many ideas and [...]
Organization & Structure Brainstorming could be defined as using stimulus to generate ideas and creative thinking. This collection organizes brainstorming methods into various categories. If you or your team find a particular method of brainstorming interesting or helpful, you may want [...]
Compendium of Idea Generation Methods This Compendium of Idea Generation Methods was originally published by Martin Leith at his website until summer 2003. Renee Hopkins requested and received Martin's permission to adapt and keep the Compendium going. In April 2009 Idea [...]
3Ps: Process How to create a safe process for your team. The techniques and tips to prepare for brainstorming, strategy, and innovation-building meetings. How to choose the right process for your sessions. Idea Generation Tools, &c. Some of the most effective [...]
Intermediate Impossible Although this name was coined by Edward de Bono to describe an aspect of lateral thinking, it forms the essence of many ideas generation techniques and involves using a crazy or impossible idea as a stepping stone to a [...]
(I'm sure you'll find the words of President Obama in other places... but I plan to refer to them in future posts. Enjoy.) President Barack Obama Inaugural Address Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - Washington, D.C. My fellow citizens: I stand here [...]