OH #@! I'VE GOT TO RUN A BRAINSTORM
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The document outlines strategies for effectively preparing and conducting a brainstorming session, emphasizing the importance of a clear objective, the selection of optimal participants, a suitable location, and an appropriate method. It highlights the need for effective stimulus and preparation among attendees, and suggests utilizing expert perspectives and current trends to generate ideas. Various resources for idea generation and expert advice are also referenced.
OH #@! I'VE GOT TO RUN A BRAINSTORM
- 2. OH #@?! I’VE GOT TO RUN A BRAINSTORM
- 3. 1. PREPARING PROPERLY 2. GENERATING IDEAS
- 5. A decent brief? • To achieve what? • Why? • Who is this aimed at? • Statement: our objective • Question: how do we…?
- 6. The Right Medium? • On your own? • Collaborate? • With whom? • Phone, email, meet? • Private or public?
- 7. The Right People? • Optimum number = 4 • Less = more ideas • Selective guest list • High quality participants • No substitutes
- 8. A Third Place? • Not office, not home • Inspiring setting • High ceilings, natural light • Fresh air • On the move?
- 9. Got The Right Time? • Look at month, week, day • Optimum time of day • Avoid pressure times • Avoid dead zones • Look at duration
- 10. For How Long? • Shorter is better • 5 minutes? 30 minutes? • Boredom and attention • Energy and productivity • Breaks and pacing
- 11. The Right Method? • You need one • Facts and data • Management views • Staff views • Synthesis = direction
- 12. The Right Stimulus? • Prepared in advance • Plenty of material to spare • Interventions • Breaks • Exercises and application
- 13. Homework Set? • Attendees must prepare • Material issued in good time • Have they read the brief? • And background material? • Set test at start to check
- 14. The Rules Of Engagement • Turn up • Listen productively • Talk succinctly • No show-offs or cynics • No jargon
- 16. Eyes Of Experts • Choose experts in advance • Or get attendees to do it • View brief through the eyes of different experts • How would they approach it? • Consider those unrelated to category
- 17. Category Stealing • Identify other categories (not your own) • Define characteristics • Name brands • Identify approaches • Apply to your brief
- 18. What’s Hot? • Examine current trends • Major events coming up • Look at celebrities & issues • Attach your brief to them • Don’t force it
- 19. For more idea generation techniques: theideasbook.net