What are some alternative strategies to the 'How Might We' method for generating and refining ideas?

Some alternative strategies to the 'How Might We' method for generating and refining ideas include the '5 Whys' technique, 'SCAMPER' (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse), 'Brainwriting', and 'Mind Mapping'. These methods encourage creative thinking and idea generation in different ways. The '5 Whys' technique involves asking 'why' five times to get to the root of a problem. 'SCAMPER' is a checklist tool that helps generate ideas for improvements. 'Brainwriting' is a silent, written form of brainstorming. 'Mind Mapping' is a visual tool to organize information and ideas.

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"How Might We" is a common tool used on Monday. How Might We questions reframe problems as opportunities. Don't spend too much time refining HMW statements, instead encourage team members to generate as many ideas as possible. Once a list is created, make an affinity diagram and categorize based on themes, then narrow down the list by voting. (Slides 14-15)

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