Friday, September 19, 2008

Brainstorming

I. Prepare for brainstorming
A. What to accomplish
1. Get a clear picture
2. Refresh and extend view
B. Set a goal
1. How many ideas
2. Set a specific time interval

II. Conduct the session
A. Focus on quantity not quality
1. Write in a list manner
2. Let your imagination flow
B. Feed off of each others ideas
1. Listen to what the others are saying
2. Expand on your ideas

III. Follow up
A. Look at your list
1. Evaluate your ideas
2. Think things over
B. Make final decisions
1. Keep the ideas everyone agrees on
2. Put those ideas into action

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