Brainstorming Series - Another 25 tips Dr Ken Hudson

Whether you're trying to come up with a creative solution for a pressing issue, or are simply trying to generate some innovative ideas with your team, facilitating a good brainstorming session is key. In this article, you'll find 25 helpful tips to help you get the most out of these sessions. Some of these include encouraging participants to identify what they find interesting about others’ ideas, asking everyone to bring business-as-usual, different, and radical ideas to the table, starting with an easy problem first, and assigning one group assumption to challenge. Other tips include ending each session with a summary of what everyone has learned, establishing guidelines for running the brainstorming session, and giving everyone permission to express their gut-feel during evaluations. Ultimately, these tips can help you get the most out of your sessions, generate truly innovative ideas, and make progress towards your goals.