Structured Brainstorming Skill
Facilitate productive brainstorming using structured frameworks and techniques.
When to Use
- Product ideation
- Problem-solving sessions
- Strategic planning
- Innovation workshops
Frameworks
- SCAMPER: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, Reverse
- Six Thinking Hats: White (facts), Red (emotions), Black (critical), Yellow (optimistic), Green (creative), Blue (process)
- Mind Mapping: Visual organization of ideas
- 5 Whys: Root cause analysis
- Crazy 8s: 8 ideas in 8 minutes
Best Practices
- Set clear objectives
- Time-box sessions
- Defer judgment
- Build on ideas
- Document everything
- Follow up with action items
Resources
- SCAMPER: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCT_02.htm
- Six Thinking Hats: https://www.debono.com/