Brain Storming Skills

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understand the principles and best practices of brainstorming.
• Learn a range of techniques and tools to facilitate effective brainstorming sessions.
• Develop skills in leading and participating in brainstorming sessions.
• Generate a greater volume and diversity of ideas through brainstorming.
• Improve team collaboration and problem-solving through brainstorming.
• Apply the concepts learned in the course through interactive exercises and group work.
• Develop a plan for continuing to improve and evolve brainstorming skills over time.

 

COURSE OVERVIEW & CONTENT:

Brainstorming is a powerful tool for generating ideas, solving problems, and fostering creativity and innovation in teams and organizations. A course on Brainstorming Skills can help participants to understand the principles and best practices of brainstorming, learn a range of techniques and tools to facilitate effective brainstorming sessions, and develop skills in leading and participating in brainstorming sessions.

During the course, participants will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned through interactive exercises and group work, allowing them to practice and refine their skills in a safe and supportive environment. The course may also cover strategies for building a culture of brainstorming and innovation within the organization, as well as techniques for evaluating and prioritizing ideas generated through brainstorming.

Introduction to Brainstorming

• Definition and principles of brainstorming
• The importance of brainstorming for creativity and innovation
• The role of leadership in facilitating effective brainstorming sessions

Techniques and Tools for Facilitating Effective Brainstorming Sessions

• Brainstorming rules and best practices
• A range of techniques and tools for generating ideas, such as brain dumping, SCAMPER, and the Six Thinking Hats

Leading and Participating in Brainstorming Sessions

• Techniques for facilitating effective brainstorming sessions
• Strategies for building a culture of brainstorming and innovation within the organization
• Tips for participating effectively in brainstorming sessions as a team member

Evaluating and Prioritizing Ideas Generated through Brainstorming

• Techniques for evaluating and prioritizing ideas generated through brainstorming
• Criteria for selecting the most promising ideas
• Strategies for implementing and testing ideas

Case Studies and Group Exercises

• Opportunity for participants to apply the concepts learned in the course through the analysis of real-world cases and interactive group exercises

Conclusion and Next Steps

• Recap of key takeaways from the course
• Identifying opportunities for applying the skills learned in the workplace
• Next steps for continuing development in brainstorming skills

 

COURSE DURATION: TWO DAYS