Start Brainstorming Process Individually, Then Move to Group Process

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When people work as a group to brainstorm it limits novelty to start as a group to early. People censor what they believe a group will accept (). Research has found that brainstorming ought to begin with the individual where a person has sometime to relax. Then, after a couple of days, come together as a group and then use the private brainstorming ideas as springboards for group ideas. (...) Read more? Sign up for free

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		Start Brainstorming Activity Individually Jagadeesh, Professor, India, Member
	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.

		Start Brainstorming Process Individually John Thacker
	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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		Establishing Trust in Brainstorming Process Means Starting Individually Goran Stille
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		Private Time to Reflect... Essential to Contributing to Group KATHRYN STEINER, MBA, Entrepreneur, United States, Member
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		Think First, then Contribute in Group Joyce Msolla, Teacher, Tanzania, Member
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		Start Brainstorming Process Individually Jennifer C. Galvez, CEO, Philippines, Member
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		Activates the Unconscious Goran Stille
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		Start Brainstorming Process Individually muyiwa okesanya, Business Consultant, Nigeria, Member
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