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Start Brainstorming Process Individually, Then Move to Group Process

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Alex Dail
Management Consultant, United States

Start Brainstorming Process Individually, Then Move to Group Process

When people work as a group to brainstorm it limits novelty and creativity. People censor what they believe a group will accept (Groupthink).
Research has found that brainstorming ought to begin with the individual where a person has sometime to relax.
Then, perhaps after a couple of days, come together as a group and use the private brainstorming ideas as springboards for group ideas and discussion.
 

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Jagadeesh
Professor, India
 

Start Brainstorming Activity Individually

If you don't start brainstorming individually this is also likely to infuse cognitive bias, influence from others, and is also likely to lead to preconceived opinions.

 
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John Thacker, UK
 

Start Brainstorming Process Individually

Very much agree. We have been losing the power of individual thinking and have failed to encourage people to learn personal persistence in this area.
Starting with group brainstorming results in the views of a minority dominating and lends itself to network bias.
A point strongly emphasised by Susan Cain in her great book 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking.'
Thanks, Alex.

 
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Ivan Kohlinsky
Management Consultant, Guernsey
 

Political and Social Anxiety Inhibiting Group Brainstorming

To overcome the group acceptance concerns the first few rounds of brainstorming. I believe brainsto... Sign up

 
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Goran Stille, Sweden
 

Establishing Trust in Brainstorming Process Means Starting Individually

I think the key issue in an effective brainstorming process is TRUST. Both inner trust and outer tru... Sign up

 
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Damodaram Kuppuswami
Consultant, India
 

Dynamics of the Individual and Group Processes

In my view starting at individual level is the foundation for the effectiveness of the group process... Sign up

 
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ashok mhatre
Manager, India
 

Start Brainstorming Process Individually, but Keep Open Mind

There is merit in brainstorming on preconceived individual ideas. However effective and creative br... Sign up

 
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Dr zahra gheidar
Consultant, Iran
 

Starting with Individual Brainstorming Activates Unconscious

Individual brainstorming provides an opportunity for the unconscious mind. When someone does this b... Sign up

 
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Juan Perez Eras, Mexico
 

Personality of Individuals (intro/extrovert) Could also Affect this Topic

It's important to remember that personality of individuals could affect results of brainstorming. It... Sign up

 
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jose pontones, Mexico
 

Facilitator also Influences the Need to Start with Individual Brainstorming

The key I believe is to have a facilitator who can at the outset, stimulate individual open particip... Sign up

 
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KATHRYN STEINER, MBA
Entrepreneur, United States
 

Private Time to Reflect... Essential to Contributing to Group

This is a great discussion. With many outstanding contributions... I've personally realized that tim... Sign up

 
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Joyce Msolla
Teacher, Tanzania
 

Think First, then Contribute in Group

Individual brainstorming allows for better understanding the problem and composing an opinion instea... Sign up

 
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Muhammad Nawaz Khan
Student (University), Denmark
 

Prepare Brainstorming Process Individually

Individual preparation has a different way of feeling and expression which is a key to come with new... Sign up

 
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Damodaram Kuppuswami
Consultant, India
 

Increase Quality of the Brainstorming Process

@Joyce Msolla: I agree with your view. Instilling confidence in individuals is essential. It provide... Sign up

 
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E Benshetler
Project Manager, United States
 

Intro/extrovert also Applies to Cultural Backgrounds

@Juan Perez Eras: Excellent point that applies in a cross-cultural setting, too. People in cultures ... Sign up

 
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Jennifer C. Galvez
CEO, Philippines
 

Start Brainstorming Process Individually

Starting first with individually considering the topic at hand helps you to filter your thoughts and... Sign up

 
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Goran Stille, Sweden
 

Activates the Unconscious

@Zahra Gheidar: But the unconscious is not some mechanical unit that after being activated stays act... Sign up

 
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Gabriel A. Donkoh
Accountant, Ghana
 

Getting the Best Out of Brainstorming

I agree with Alex Dail, people think deeper and clearer when they are alone than in a group. It help... Sign up

 
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muyiwa okesanya
Business Consultant, Nigeria
 

Start Brainstorming Process Individually

For any individual to fit in into group brainstorming process such individuals need to have a fair i... Sign up

 
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melchiorre calabrese, Italy
 

Start Brainstorming Process Individually

I agree that it is agood idea to have the members initially spend some time to think for themselves.... Sign up

 
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Jeremy Lu
Manager, Australia
 

A Potential Solution to Allow Individuals to Brainstorm.. Together

There's obviously a lot of need in this area to reduce the impact of groupthink and cognitive bias. ... Sign up

 
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Garth Nowland-Foreman, New Zealand
 

The Value of Writing as a Participatory Tool

People often over-look and under-estimate the value of 'writing' as one (of perhaps a dozen or so ty... Sign up

 

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More on Brainstorming:
Summary
Discussion Topics
👀Start Brainstorming Process Individually, Then Move to Group Process
topic Tips to Prepare a Brainstorming Session
topic Examples of Ground Rules. Tips for Facilitators
topic Do a Brainstorm Session to Make (or Prepare for) Major Decisions
topic Conditions for Brainstorming
topic How to Measure the Effectiveness of Brainstorming Sessions?
topic Store your Brainstorming Ideas - They May be of Use Later
topic Electronic Brainstorming (E-Brainstorming)
topic How to Use Affinity Diagrams (KJ Diagrams) in Brainstorming
topic Brainstorming is an Outlet for Hidden Ideas and Increases Employee Engagement
topic Use Six Thinking Hats to Structure Brainstorming Sessions
topic Brainstorming - Dealing with Excess of Information
topic Brainstorming Outcome: the Next Step
topic Combine Brainstorming with Cause and Effect Diagram (Ishikawa)
topic The Paradox of Brainstorming
topic Use Brainstorming as a New Leader
topic Brainstorming is Team-building
topic Network Brainstorming (via Internet)
topic Suggestion Boxes | Suggestion Schemes
🔥 Learning Canvas 3.0 for Brainstorming
topic Brainstorming Difficulties
topic Branstorming session - No more Purpose - Time to stop.
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SIG Leader

Do you know a lot about Brainstorming? Become our SIG Leader

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