Course(s) Used:
- Team and Small Group Communication
Goals and Objectives:
- Students can describe the seven steps of traditional brainstorming
Rationale:
Generating ideas effectively is important for effective group decision-making. Often brainstorming is used casually, without using many of the important steps.
Materials Needed
Materials:
- None
Technology:
- Classroom computer and projector
Outline of the Lesson
- Review of previous session's content
- Many groups use brainstorming without knowing the steps
- Brainstorming1
- Select a specific problem
- Set a clear time limit
- Ask group members to put aside judgements and evaluations
- Generate ideas
- Permute ideas2
- Record ideas
- Evaluate ideas when time is complete
- Lesson closing
Variations and Accommodations
Follow guidance from local accommodation authorities.