Braindrawing
Braindrawing as the brainstorming technique
This technique can be used when a group of people prefer non-verbal methods of creativity. Braindrawing works by providing non-verbal...
Rawlinson brainstorming
Rawlinson brainstorming technique
Author: J. G. Rawlinson, 1970
This technique does not emphasize group interaction. It is especially useful for untrained groups because there is no...
Kaleidoscope Brainstorming Technique
Kaleidoscope Brainstorming Technique or Silent brainstorming
Multiple Mind Conferencing (MMC) (Dr. Murthy)
This is a new approach to the brainstorming process, including different variations as to...
Group passing technique
Group passing technique and its versions
The Group passing technique involves sitting in a circle or around a table and offering solutions in a fast...
Nominal group technique
Nominal group technique: fundamental principles, essential characteristics and procedure steps
This technique was originally developed by A. L. Delbecq and A. H. VandeVen (1971), and has...
The Buzz session
Buzz session as type of brainstorming
This method was developed by J.D. Phillips (1948).
A small group drawn from a larger group that discuss a specific...
Reverse Brainstorming
Reverse (negative) brainstorming
Reverse brainstorming
This method is combining brainstorming and reversal techniques.
Theoretical background: its negativity can be advantageous and seen in a positive light.
Reverse brain-storming...
Air cliché
Basic Types of Brainstorming: Air cliché techniques
Author: Arthur Van Gundy
This technique is the combination of a fun atmosphere, a structured brainstorming procedure, and brainwriting....
Group brainwriting technique
Group brainwriting with sharing ideas
In this version new ideas are shared for additional stimulation. It is deal for groups that prefer to discuss through writing.
Procedure...
Rotating roles
Rotating roles, variations and procedure steps
Rotating between roles allows participants to bring forward different views in that role or position as a process owner...
Brainwriting pool (BP)
Brainwriting pool
This variation of brainstorming was developed by the Battlle Institute of Frankfurt, Germany. The brainwriting pool is an idea-generating tool in which new...
Stop-and-go Brainstorming
Stop-and-go Brainstorming technique
Types of Brainstorming
The brainstorming session is divided up into segments.
Ideas are generated for three to five minutes and then the group is...