Tag: games and exercises

This article begins a three-part series on the basics of brainstorming, organised by what to do … Before the Brainstorm (click here) During the Brainstorm After the Brainstorm (click here) While these

I might walk out the front door without my house keys, but I never leave home without a pad of paper and a pen. It’s also my first answer if

Whenever I need to brainstorm an idea – either by myself, or with others – I love to pull out flash cards to inspire creative thinking. Whether you buy, collect

Brainwriting is a variation on traditional brainstorm techniques. It begins with people writing their ideas down on paper in front of them before sharing them aloud. Even better, it can

Like a good party, it’s important to create the right brainstorm atmosphere. It’s more than just the room itself. In his book Creative Thinking in the Decision and Management Sciences, James

A fast and popular brainstorm technique, word stimulus is a simple variation of free association. If you’re not sure what it is, free association is a mental game where a

A brainstorm is a meeting like any other, which means an agenda can be extremely helpful to keep order and focus. Give yourself a few minutes in advance of the