13+ Most Popular Brainstorming Examples
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Dot Voting
This technique is very good for brainstorming sessions, you can generate multiple ideas and you want to prioritize and converge upon an agreed solution.- Topics | Ideas - 0 uses
Idea Prioritization
Silent generation for ideas, sorted by perceived urgency- Low Priority- Medium Priority- High Priority - 0 uses
Problem, Root Cause, Solution
First everyone create cards explaining existing problems, then for each problem they fill the root cause and then fill any possible approach to prevent this problem occur again.- Problem- Root Cause- How to Prevent - 0 uses
MoSCoW Technique
It's a prioritization technique, where we divide the features, outcomes, expected results, tasks or any type of work to be prioritised in 4 columns: Must Have, Should Have, Could Have or Won't have. ...- Must Have- Should Have- Could Have- Won't Have - 0 uses
Learning Canvas
Emergent learning - The Learning Canvas way What if people can learn from their past experiences? What if we can bring all people together to share what they know and what they have inside about a sp...- [past] Problems- [past] Experiences- [future] Ideas- [future] Expected Results- [future] Try this! - 0 uses
Townhall Meeting
Please add questions for the Townhall meeting and then vote on them.- Strategy- Working Conditions- Management - 0 uses
4 Rooms of change
The 4 rooms model shows a change of topics throughout a period of time being in a good state and the person is happy about it (contentment). However there might be topics around the product/ team ...- Contentment (satisfaction)- Renewal- Denial- Confusion - 0 uses
Lean Coffee (with Actions)
Lean Coffee format, with an Actions column for people to follow up. This discussion format creates a democratically-agreed agenda for topics that actually apply to the individuals in the discussion. ...- Proposed TopicsTopics to vote on, top 3 will be discussed for 15min each- DiscussingCurrently discussing. Limit 1 item, limit 15min.- DoneDone discussing- ActionsAny resulting actions to do after finishing a discussion - 0 uses
Structural Tension
A framework for addressing any challenge- Ideal State Characteristics (if it were working , what would you see?)- Current Reality - What's Working Now- Current Reality - What's Getting in the Way?- Possible Actions to Leverage What's Working- Possible Actions to Address Barriers - 0 uses
Discovery and Action Dialogue (Liberating Structures)
See http://www.liberatingstructures.com/10-discovery-action-dialogue/- How do you know when problem X is present?- How do you contribute effectively to solving problem X?- What prevents you from doing this or taking these actions all the time?- Do you know anybody who is able to frequently solve problem X and overcome barriers? What behaviors or practices made their success possible?- Do you have any ideas?- What needs to be done to make it happen? Any volunteers?- Who else needs to be involved? - 0 uses
"Idea Beetle" Ideation template
”Idea Beetle” ideation Workshop allows raising a novel idea and gets participants to answer six key questions about it, to validate it before developing it further. Credit: PIP deck workshop; Origin: ...- What makes it different to what already exists?- Is this idea emotional? how does it make you feel?- Describe the idea in one sentence?- How could you grow/scale this idea?- Why would people use this again and again?- Is the idea concrete? Can you visualize it in your head? - 0 uses
School Support Brainstorm
This is for a brainstorm with school professionals in a community of practice setting. We will conduct this via breakout rooms and then share as a larger group.- How are you working to support students and families over the break?- How are you working to support yourself and your staff?- In reflecting on the last semester, what is one thing you are grateful for or proud of? - 0 uses
What? So What? Now What?
The “What? So What? Now What?” Template is designed to facilitate deep reflection about a specific experience or situation. This technique helps individuals or groups gain valuable insights, discover...- What I?What happened during the experience? What were the observations and key events? What challenges and exciting aspects did you encounter?- What II?What questions arose as a result of this experience? How did the event affect you on a personal level? What conclusions can be drawn from the insights gained?- What III?How will you apply the lessons learned from this experience in the future? What additional knowledge or skills would you like to gain from this type of experience? How will you address any challenges that arose during the experience?
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