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    21 Brainstorming Techniques That Work
    21 Brainstorming Techniques That Work
    21 Brainstorming Techniques That Work
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    21 Brainstorming Techniques That Work

    By Alan Williams

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    Brainstorming is the act of stimulating creative thinking and developing new ideas. 21 BRAINSTORMING TECHNIQUES THAT WORK will provide direction, focus and the process to creative solutions.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateDec 15, 2014
    ISBN9780986322518
    21 Brainstorming Techniques That Work

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    21 Brainstorming Techniques That Work - Alan Williams

    solutions!

    RULE #1

    The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.

    –Pablo Picasso

    The first rule of brainstorming is to consider everything. Creativity has no limitations. Good sense should not be a factor as you seek to discover new solutions through brainstorming.

    Throw out all expectations prior to beginning a creative session. Consider everything equally. There will be plenty of opportunity to prioritize new ideas later. For now, seek to tap into every possible scenario and solution as you open up to unlimited creative possibilities.

    RULE #2

    To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong

    –Joseph Chilton Pearce

    There are no wrong answers. It’s OK to suggest an idea that will never work, is too expensive or is completely irrational. Many great ideas come from radical notions. Do not let fear act as a creative barrier.

    Many participants will want to temper their creative input based on their position in an organization. Create an equal playing field for all by considering input from everyone.

    As you encourage participation from a broad group of people and free them from restrictions, you will discover that fear can be eliminated. Creative potential will rise in proportion to the freedom given to be wrong.

    Defer judgment. It is essential not to judge, evaluate, or criticize ideas as they are generated. Nothing kills creativity more quickly than critical,

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