The Art of Brainstorming: idea generation to drive success

‘Brainstorming stirs up the dust, whips some air into our stilled pools of thought, and gets the breeze of inspiration

moving again.’ Source: unknown

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Duration: 0.5 day (half-day)

Introduction / Descriptor:

An interactive, empowering half-day session designed to unleash your organisation’s creative juices. Brainstorming creates new ideas, solves problems, boosts camaraderie, promotes creativity and innovation, and develops teams.
We have all heard the term ‘brainstorming’ before, and you may have even dabbled in a brainstorming session or two over the years. However, poorly run brainstorming sessions often have a damaging, counter-productive impact on teams and individuals within the team.
Have the chance to solve ‘real-life’ problems and capitalise on opportunities within your organisation. Participants learn more about each other and develop relationships through open communication, whilst generating ideas to build team productivity. A laugh or two along the way is also guaranteed!

NB: a recommended option is to utilise this session to complement another training topic or program offered by RED (for example, Customer Service, Optimising Teamwork, Communication Skills).
Please call to discuss program logistics and content.

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Topics covered include:

 Defining brainstorming – exactly what is it?
 The huge benefits of brainstorming and the history behind it
 The 4 ‘rules’ of brainstorming
 3-phase approach to brainstorming: Pre-storm, Storming, Post-Storm
 Decision-making techniques: Post-storm analysis
 Techniques and tips to make brainstorming really work!
 Brainstorming variations
 Running ‘Brain-breakers’.

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Who should attend:

This program is targeted at any and all teams wishing to promote creativity and innovation, build new ideas, solve problems and boost camaraderie…and have some fun along the way! Team building is often a natural by-product from attending this session.

Format / Program structure:

Highly interactive workshop that includes group discussions, practical activities and skills practice sessions.