Brainstorm Exercises

Image used under Creative Commons license. Image linked to original work. Brainstorm Technique: Inside The Box Outside the box is a vast and intimidating place. With… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #12: Inside The Box

Brainstorm Technique: Alpha Brainstorming When it comes to generating ideas, simplicity can sometimes be key. More effort spent focusing on the structure of the brainstorm… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #11: Alpha Brainstorming

Brainstorm Technique: Sense From Nonsense When it comes to problem-solving, generating a nonsense solution can be much easier than thinking of a good, workable solution.… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #10: Sense From Nonsense

Brainstorm Technique: Creative Curve Ball If you’ve ever watched baseball, you know nothing throws a hitter off more than when they’re looking for one pitch… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #7 – Creative Curve Ball

Brainstorm Technique: Brainstorm Go Round Ideas are often hard to explore in a large group setting because it’s so easy for one voice to get… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #6 – Brainstorm Go Round

  Brainstorm Technique: Forced Connections The brainstorm technique known as forced connections is designed to take two unrelated concepts and forge a relationship between them.… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #5 – Forced Connections

  Brainstorm Technique: Bridge Building You’ve identified where you are. You’ve identified where you want to be. But you need to figure out how to… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #4 – Bridge Building

    Brainstorm Technique: Free Writing Free writing is a time-tested technique for brainstorming unique and interesting ideas. The main difference between free writing and… Read More »Brainstorm Technique #3 – Free Writing