Imaginuity Imaginuity Brainstorming like they do at Disney Used with permission from Dr. Ashley Estapa

7 Steps in Creative Process Be Prepared Think Distinctively Creative / Critical Thinking Yes, And… No Blocking More (wild ideas) Critical Thinking

Be Prepared Know what you are talking about Have all materials handy before you begin Stick to the topic!

Think Distinctively Creative / Critical Thinking Brainstorming is messy! Words have many meanings, and they should all be explored. Country = International Country = Western Square Dance

Yes, and… It is impossible to destroy with affirmations or positive thoughts Don’t act on emotional abuse with comments like “That’s not a good idea” Begin each response with “Yes, and…” Add to, modify, and improve

No Blocking! If everyone accepts the idea, it is probably not good enough! Good enough – isn’t Blocking bowl No wimping

MORE!! More than what? –M–More than we have –F–Fill the walls!! Its easier to pare down a large list than to puff up a minimal one

(loose translation: Wild Ideas!) There is no such word as “too” Go for the most expensive, the most outrageous, the most insane ideas possible! Crazy ideas generate good ones What has never been done? –d–do it

Critical Thinking Cherokee Point of View –A–Alter your direction Pick –J–Just one Package –L–Label pages with topic Promote –G–Great ideas begin to grow themselves Begin to pare down the list to the best ideas

Most Importantly! Have fun!! This process should be enjoyable, not stressful!

Time to look at things in a new way.

Warm Up: Your group will brainstorm for 5 minutes to find unique uses for a common item.

List as many uses as you can until time is called. Then you will select the best five to share.

Appoint a Recorder to write down all ideas on the whiteboard.

Step 1 What are you talking about? Insure that each group member completely understands the task and the items to be included.

Step 2 Do you have the materials and assignments? Facilitator Keeps on task Recorder Writes every idea

Step 3 Fill your paper (or board)!! The Recorder will fill your section of the board. ALL ideas should be accepted as possible!

Step 4 Remember the Rules! Be positive! Yes, and… (build on ideas) No Blocking Speak Up! Anything is possible! Be wild & original!

Step 5 Don’t Stop! When you think you have enough...you don’t. Keep going!

Step 6 Cherokee Point of View You may be asked to switch seats with group members during the process.

Step 7 Time’s Up! Once time is called, groups will have 3 minutes to finalize your idea

7 Steps in Creative Process Be Prepared Think Distinctively Creative / Critical Thinking Yes, And… No Blocking More (wild ideas) Critical Thinking