Some common mistakes to avoid during brainstorming sessions include not setting clear goals, not having a diverse group of participants, allowing criticism or judgment of ideas, not managing the time effectively, and not following up on the ideas generated. It's also important to ensure that all participants feel comfortable sharing their ideas, and that the session is not dominated by a few individuals.
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Follow along as we divulge the best practices for fruitful brainstorming sessions, tried-and-tested brainstorming techniques such as brainwriting, Six Thinking Hats, lightning demo, and reverse brainstorming, and how to organize and evaluate which ideas are ultimately worth pursuing. By the end of this, you'd be well on your way to better ideas with less time. But just keep in mind that every brainstorming session has its unique goals, timeline, resources, and manpower, so do what makes the most sense for your own scenario. You can download our collection of to see more and customize.
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