The Conduct a Brainstorm template provides the framework for a facilitator to conduct a brainstorming session for a team. Brainstorming sessions can help spark ideas for various purposes, from thinking of new product ideas to figuring out how to solve a problem.
How to use this template:
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Set up your brainstorming questions. Replace the template text with up to five possible questions to address during the session. This step can either be done by the meeting facilitator before the session or the group can suggest questions.
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As a group, decide which (one) question should be used for the rest of the exercise. Delete the other questions or move them aside to use in another session.
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Have each participant select one of the color-coded sets of notecards in the “Solo Brainstorming” area of the canvas. Working alone, each participant silently brainstorms on possible answers to the question selected above, putting one idea on each notecard. Participants should work quickly to jot down their ideas.
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Come together as a group, then move all the individual notecards into the Group Brainstorming area of the canvas. Sort, arrange, and discuss the ideas. Use reactions or the voting dots on right to add votes on the best ideas.
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As a team, decide on the next steps for your idea.
BluePro Tip: Set a timer to keep the session on schedule. Set a time limit for each activity, then bring attendees back to the main discussion after the time is up.
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