1. GNET 20601 BRAINSTORMING

2. GNET 20602 INTRODUCTION

3. GNET 20603 Introduction Passive learning tools : Lectures Presentations Visual Aids Demonstrations

4. GNET 20604 Introduction The concept of synergy says that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

5. GNET 20605 Introduction Brainstorming is an interactive method used to: generate ideas, and…

6. GNET 20606 Introduction identify possible solutions to problems.

7. GNET 20607 Introduction Brainstorming is participatory, active learning.

8. GNET 20608 Introduction Brainstorming is a specific set of procedures for a group of people to: develop ideas, and…

9. GNET 20609 Introduction solve problems.

10. GNET 206010 Introduction A brainstorming session demonstrates: group dynamics,

11. GNET 206011 Introduction thinking processes, and…

12. GNET 206012 Introduction creativity.

13. GNET 206013 Introduction Group sizes in the 4-6 people range work well.

14. GNET 206014 SESSION 1

15. GNET 206015 INTRODUCTION

16. GNET 206016 Introduction Key questions for brainstorming: A.What is the main problem to be solved?

17. GNET 206017 Introduction B.What do we want?

18. GNET 206018 Introduction C.Where do we want to go?

19. GNET 206019 Introduction D.What do we have?

20. GNET 206020 Introduction E.How do we get what we want with what we have?

21. GNET 206021 Introduction F.What will happen when we get it?

22. GNET 206022 Introduction Brainstorming encourages team members to utilize a variety of: leadership roles,

23. GNET 206023 Introduction communication skills, and

24. GNET 206024 Introduction team-building tools.

25. GNET 206025 Introduction Brainstorming can encourage: creative thinking, and problem solving.

26. GNET 206026 Introduction The level of success is proportional to the level of: participation, and interaction.

27. GNET 206027 Introduction Brainstorming can suppress creative, but quiet, people by loud and uncreative ones.

28. GNET 206028 Introduction At the end of the brainstorming activity, every decision must be: defended, and justified.

29. GNET 206029 Introduction Insights, ideas, and skills that are developed will work with success in any organization.

30. GNET 206030 LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES

31. GNET 206031 Leader A leader must be in control of the brainstorming session. LEADER

32. GNET 206032 Leader However, decisions must be made by the group and not imposed by any single member.

33. GNET 206033 Leader The leader: defines the problem to be solved, and…

34. GNET 206034 Leader indicates any criteria that must be met.

35. GNET 206035 Leader As a leader, you must be confident in yourself and your abilities.

36. GNET 206036 Leader The leader needs to: introduce the session,

37. GNET 206037 Leader keep an eye on the time,

38. GNET 206038 Leader make sure the rules are obeyed,

39. GNET 206039 Leader make sure the participants feel comfortable,

40. GNET 206040 Leader restart the creative process if it slows down, and…

41. GNET 206041 Leader join in the process.

42. GNET 206042 Leader The leader: keeps the session on course,

43. GNET 206043 Leader encourages participation by all members, and…

44. GNET 206044 Leader keeps the brainstorming focused on the subject.

45. GNET 206045 Leader Dealing with negative behaviors is difficult. The leader should: never embarrass a person in front of the team.

46. GNET 206046 Leader Instead, talk with the person candidly in private.

47. GNET 206047 RECORDER RESPONSIBILITIES

48. GNET 206048 Recorder The recorder: collects all ideas,

49. GNET 206049 Recorder transcribes the ideas,

50. GNET 206050 Recorder organizes the ideas, and…

51. GNET 206051 Recorder distributes the ideas to the participants.

52. GNET 206052 Recorder The recorder positions all ideas so the group's members can see them.

53. GNET 206053 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

54. GNET 206054 Problem Identification A brainstorming session must be targeted to a specific topic.

55. GNET 206055 Problem Identification Select a problem which describes what you are trying to achieve.

56. GNET 206056 Problem Identification The problem must not even suggest what a solution might be.

57. GNET 206057 EXAMPLES

58. GNET 206058 Examples The problem is a website is not attracting enough hits. What should we focus on as content?

59. GNET 206059 Examples The problem is that CDs become outdated.

60. GNET 206060 Examples The problem is that the ATM does not perform enough functions.

61. GNET 206061 Examples The problem is that traffic lights are outdated.

62. GNET 206062 SESSION 2

63. GNET 206063 INTRODUCTION

64. GNET 206064 Introduction Arrange the chairs in a circle or about a table but with no “head of the table.”

65. GNET 206065 Introduction Relax and participate as friendly competition and with mutual assistance.

66. GNET 206066 Introduction Each team member reads a simple statement of their problem.

67. GNET 206067 Introduction Recorder collects the written, submitted problems.

68. GNET 206068 Introduction Briefly discuss each problem.

69. GNET 206069 Introduction By secret ballot, select the one problem to be pursued.

70. GNET 206070 SESSION 3

71. GNET 206071 IDEA REPORTING

72. GNET 206072 Idea Reporting This session begins as an Idea- Reporting Phase.

73. GNET 206073 Idea Reporting Establish a time limit of 15 minutes.

74. GNET 206074 Idea Reporting The Leader will write the proposed problem.

75. GNET 206075 Idea Reporting Rotate among team participants with each one calling out one idea at a time.

76. GNET 206076 Idea Reporting Recorder writes down and numbers all ideas.

77. GNET 206077 Idea Reporting Absolutely no discussion takes place.

78. GNET 206078 Idea Reporting Only one member speaks at a time.

79. GNET 206079 Idea Reporting All ideas are accepted.

80. GNET 206080 Idea Reporting Duplicate ideas are checked off from each team member’s list.

81. GNET 206081 IDEA GENERATION

82. GNET 206082 Idea Generation Establish a time limit of 10 minutes.

83. GNET 206083 Idea Generation Be creative.

84. GNET 206084 Idea Generation No comments on ideas is to occur during this phase.

85. GNET 206085 Idea Generation Keep the ideas flowing.

86. GNET 206086 SELECTING THE BEST IDEAS

87. GNET 206087 Selecting the best Each member votes by secret ballot.

88. GNET 206088 Selecting the best Leader and Recorder count the ballots…

89. GNET 206089 Selecting the best ____________ Draw a line through ideas with no votes…

90. GNET 206090 Selecting the best ____________ If necessary draw a line through those ideas with only one vote.

91. GNET 206091 Selecting the best If necessary, vote again.

92. GNET 206092 Selecting the best Continue this process until approximately 25 % of the original items remain.

93. GNET 206093 SESSION 4

94. GNET 206094 MANAGEMENT EVALUATION OF IDEAS

95. GNET 206095 Management Evaluation The Management Evaluation Phase follows.

96. GNET 206096 Management Evaluation Goal of management is to discuss the generated ideas and select the most workable ones.

97. GNET 206097 Management Evaluation Management discusses the resources needed to achieve the results.

98. GNET 206098 Management Evaluation Criteria may include: technical feasibility,

99. GNET 206099 Management Evaluation complexity,

100. GNET 2060100 Management Evaluation cost,

101. GNET 2060101 Management Evaluation marketability,

102. GNET 2060102 Management Evaluation environmental impact,

103. GNET 2060103 Management Evaluation safety, and…

104. GNET 2060104 Management Evaluation creativity.

105. GNET 2060105 SOLUTION FINDING STAGE

106. GNET 2060106 Solution Finding Solution-Finding stage is devoted to selecting and recommending the one best idea.

107. GNET 2060107 Solution Finding Original team receives input from Management Evaluation Team.

108. GNET 2060108 Solution Finding Discuss each idea or solution.

109. GNET 2060109 Solution Finding Discuss the action steps needed to successfully achieve the targeted solution or idea.

110. GNET 2060110 Solution Finding What solution/idea makes the most sense?

111. GNET 2060111 Solution Finding Eliminate any idea that is too simple.

112. GNET 2060112 Solution Finding Eliminate any idea that is too complex.

113. GNET 2060113 Solution Finding Select the one idea that is the most practical.

114. GNET 2060114 Solution Finding Select the one idea that is the most feasible.

115. GNET 2060115 Solution Finding A ballot may be necessary to determine the one best solution.

116. GNET 2060116 The End