Introduction to Brainstorming Brainstorming as an approach or technique can be an effective way of generating many ideas on a specific issue which can then be filtered and reviewed to determine which idea or approach is the most appropriate. Brainstorming as a technique is most effective with groups of between 8 and 12 people performed in a relaxed environment. History of Brainstorming Brainstorming is a technique often used by groups, but can be done alone (although this is not as … [Read more...]
Global Hand Washing Day 15th October
How clean are your hands? Today marks the fourth global hand washing day. Started in 2008 its goal is to prevent deaths through cross infection and poor hygiene. The organization behind this (Global hand washing day) have launched some excellent Posters and other resources to help. Of course, hand washing is for life, not just for hand washing day... but it's a great focus. Why is effective hand washing important? Although people around the world wash their hands with water, … [Read more...]
A time and a place for brainstorming techniques
A time and a place for the brainstorm Brainstorming often gets a bad press, with the popular belief being that it fosters groupthink and generally hinders the creative process. New research shines a new light on the value of brainstorming however, especially a bit later in the creative process when ideas have already been generated. The study, conducted by Nicholas Kohn and colleagues focused on the process of combining ideas that have already been generated. In this context the traditional … [Read more...]
Deep-Dive Brainstorming Technique – IDEO
What is the Deep-Dive™ Brainstorming technique? Deep-Dive™ is the name of a technique used to rapidly immerse a group or team into a situation for problem-solving or idea creation. This approach is often used for brainstorming product or process development. History of Deep Dive Originally developed by the IDEO group (a learning design company) for rapid product development, the Deep-Dive technique is now widely and increasingly used for innovation not only in product development but process … [Read more...]
Deep dive brainstorming technique for organizational development
Deep Dive brainstorming technique, an innovative process for organizational development Deep Dive brainstorming technique for business and organizations of all forms. What is a Deep Dive process? Team development using Deep Dive A five step process for change A typical Deep Dive process Using Hot Teams in a DeepDive process Brainstorming technique DeepDive style Six ways to stop brainstorming Rapid Prototyping Observing and listening to customers Nouns and … [Read more...]
