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Brainstorming techniques are methods that help individuals or teams generate creative ideas and solve problems. Here are a few popular ones:
1. Mind Mapping: This involves creating a visual representation of your thoughts around a central idea. It helps in organizing and structuring thoughts.
2. Rapid Ideation: In this method, you set a timer and write down as many ideas as you can within that time limit. The goal is to encourage free thinking and discourage self-censorship.
3. The Six Thinking Hats: This technique, developed by Edward de Bono, encourages participants to think in different ways. Each 'hat' represents a different style of thinking.
4. The Five Whys: This technique involves asking 'why' five times to get to the root of a problem.
5. SWOT Analysis: This involves identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to a situation or problem.
6. Starbursting: This method involves creating a six-pointed star and writing the who, what, when, where, why, and how questions to explore an idea or problem.
Remember, the best brainstorming techniques are those that encourage open-mindedness, foster collaboration, and discourage criticism during the idea generation phase.
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How can you accelerate the cerebral engines that power those “Aha!” moments? And what sets a good idea apart from just any average idea? Whether it’s...
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The ability to innovate and adapt has transcended from a nice-to-have competitive advantage to a fundamental survival skill for any business that wants sustained relevance. How can you accelerate the cerebral engines that power those "Aha!" moments? And what sets a good idea apart from just any average idea? Whether it's as a collaborative effort with other team members, or a solo endeavor at your desk, or thinking on-the-spot during a case interview, or even leading a workshop, a trusty suite of is a must-have to upkeep the mind palace.
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