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Computer supported brainstorming may overcome some of the challenges faced by traditional brainstorming methods. For example, ideas might be "pooled" automatically, so that individuals do not need to wait to take a turn, as in verbal brainstorming. Some software programs show all ideas as they are generated (via chat room or e-mail).
6-3-5 Brainwriting is a particular form of brainstorming through the medium of graphics; [3] in particular, it is classified under the intuitive and progressive methodologies as it involves driving inspiration from other members in a cyclical way. [4]
Personal free writing is the practice of writing what one is thinking without considering organization or grammatical errors. In a study done by Fred McKinney, free writing was defined as letting one’s thoughts and words flow onto paper without hesitation. [21] This can be done in the format of letters or even a personal notebook.
These little starting points can lead you down unexpected paths you never thought to explore and can transform a dull moment into a delightful brainstorming spree, helping your creative juices flow.
Some relevant techniques are brainstorming, the nominal group technique, the Delphi technique, idea/mind mapping, the affinity diagram, and multicriteria decision analysis. [8] These techniques are referenced in the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge. [9] Group creativity techniques can be used in a sequence; for example: [9]
Once the brainstorming session is over, the group can evaluate the ideas and narrow them down to the best ones. Idea mapping: This process begins with brainstorming a central idea and then developing said idea by adding related concepts and details. The result is a map or diagram that visually captures the relationships between ideas.
Examples of divergent thinking include using brainstorming, free writing and creative thinking at the beginning of the problem solving process to generate possible solutions that can be evaluated later. [3] Once a sufficient number of ideas have been explored, convergent thinking can be used.
Brainstorming aims to encourage the generation of new and unusual ideas in a group of people. Alex Osborn based his development of brainstorming on the Indian technique Prai-Barshana, which has been around for about 400 years. He named brainstorming after the idea of this method, namely "using the brain to storm a problem."