Brainstorming

What It Is Used For

• To generate a “storm” of ideas or thoughts.

When to Use It

• Anytime a team/group needs to identify sources of data, potential causes of problems, or possible solutions.

Important Notes

• Establish a clear objective for the brainstorming session to ensure the group is focused.
• Round-robin brainstorming works best. Each person offers one, and only one, idea in turn. This keeps an individual from monopolizing the session.