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What are the characteristics of Brainstorming?

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L. Brett

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L. Brett, Sales Manager, MBA, Detroit

Answered Nov 27, 2018

In brainstorming, 1 and 3 are important. Brainstorming sessions are perfect for spotting the bright, lateral thinker even if he or she is very junior in the company.

In brainstorming sessions, speed is not due to time limitations so much as forcing people to spurt out ideas before they become inhibited by such thoughts as 'that may sound silly' or 'bit crazy'. Everything is allowable in the serious attempt to come up with ideas and speed often loosens up the flow of thought.

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John Smith

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Answered Sep 08, 2016

Quickly generate a quantity of creative or original ideas-2. all participants have equal opportunity to participate-3. no idea is insigificant and no criticism is offered-brainstorming is a technique used to quickly generate a quantity of creative or original ideas on or about a process, problem, product, or service. brainstorming can be used to: develop a vision review inputs, outputs, and flows of existing processes create a list of products or services eliminate wasteful and redundant work activities re-engineer a process, product, or service design a new or improved process establish standards, guidelines, or measures identify the internal and external customers served improve the work environment gather data for use with other toolsa brainstorming session begins with a facilitator establishing basic ground rules and a code of conduct. typical brainstorming rules state that all members have an equal opportunity to participate, there is no criticism or pulling rank, people should think creatively, no idea will be treated as insignificant, and there should be only one conversation at a time. members need to be active participants, willing to share their ideas, opinions, concerns, issues, and experiences.next the team agrees on the topic to be brainstormed and whether to give ideas verbally or written on individual index cards, or any other easily manipulated medium. either a structured (round table) or unstructured (free-flowing) approach is selected. ideas should be generated quickly (5-15 minutes) and are recorded clearly on a flip-chart or board. the process stops when ideas become redundant or infrequent. recorded ideas are reviewed for duplication and clarification, and eliminated when necessary. remaining ideas are then evaluated with an open mind and may beused with the affinity diagram, nominal group technique, or cause-and-effect diagram.
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