Techniques of Brainstorming
(Some of us use these and others misunderstand us when we do)
Got these frm wiki but they a several places on the web
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Focus on quantity: This rule is a means of enhancing divergent production, aiming to facilitate problem solving through the maxim quantity breeds quality. The assumption is that the greater the number of ideas generated, the greater the chance of producing a radical and effective solution.
Withhold criticism: In brainstorming, criticism of ideas generated should be put ‘on hold’. Instead, participants should focus on extending or adding to ideas, reserving criticism for a later ‘critical stage’ of the process. By suspending judgment, participants will feel free to generate unusual ideas.
Welcome unusual ideas: To get a good and long list of ideas, unusual ideas are welcomed. They can be generated by looking from new perspectives and suspending assumptions. These new ways of thinking may provide better solutions.
Combine and improve ideas: Good ideas may be combined to form a single better good idea, as suggested by the slogan “1+1=3”. It is believed to stimulate the building of ideas by a process of association.[3]
>>> Good ideas may be combined to form a single better good idea, as suggested by the slogan “1+1=3”. <<<
What???
Humor break-
Wow Nellie! Where I come from 1 + 1 = eleven. Thimk McFly! Thimk!
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