Many people often face tasks that take a lot of precious time from them. We have to read a lot of literature, watch video materials, ask advice from friends, etc. To quickly solve the problem, a brainstorming method is used.
Rules for brainstorming
1. The task is clearly formulated and recorded. It looks like one or more sentences. Sometimes it is broken into subtasks. In doing so, special questions are used:
- why it is necessary to solve the problem;
- who and where should do it;
- how, and so on.
2. Participants are divided into two groups: the creators of ideas and experts. The latter do not propose solutions, but evaluate the ones already proposed. These are qualified specialists who have an analytical mind.
3. During the presentation of the idea of its generator is forbidden to criticize. Instead, a friendly atmosphere with jokes and a simple form of presentation. For 30-45 minutes participants should get the maximum number of ideas.
4. All proposals are written on paper. Sometimes for fixing use audio, video recording. Experts immediately or after a break analyze the proposed ideas and stop at the most acceptable ones.
The method of reverse brainstorming
This method is very often used in brainstorming sessions . It is carried out through the identification and elimination of problems of already existing ideas and solutions. In the role of the object of brainstorming may be the product, service sector, process, etc. The problem of a reverse brainstorming should contain clear answers to questions, for example:
- what is the object under study;
- what are its drawbacks;
- what kind of result needs to be achieved;
- on what to pay attention.
The most complete list of shortcomings of the considered idea is being compiled, which is criticized. After this, the participants reflect on how to eliminate each deficiency and in what way it needs to be done.
It is worth noting that the method of brainstorming and brainstorming can reflect the shortcomings in full and completely eliminate them, finding the best ways to improve the subject area under study.
Brainstorming allows you to solve an existing problem in a rather short time. At the same time, the most active and experienced participants gather. Together they identify the problem and generate many ideas to solve it.