Many people are looking for better ways to brainstorm ideas - it's a good skill that can help overcome hurdles in writing, creative thinking, marketing, and the sciences.
Having a large whiteboard or whiteboard painted wall can really help kick your creative brainstorming into high gear. Why?
- Having space is important - if your brainstorming area is cramped you will subconsciously limit yourself by trying to stay "in the space"
- Larger space allows you to express yourself in more ways: words, pictures, flow charts, association diagrams
- Ability to brainstorm with a group
This last point, being able to brainstorm with a group, holds a huge amount of power and potential. Being able to brainstorm alone is important, but you really unlock the power of the human mind when you collaborate.
Trying to get ideas out as a group onto a piece of paper is difficult - your brain is trying to "be creative" but you are also having to remember what was said, hoping that someone is recording the information correctly, etc. Having your ideas in front of the group is therefor much more powerful - your mind is freed up to wander and not have to keep track of the details.
What are some ways you can better brainstorm as a group?
- Ensure everyone has the ability to offer input - don't let one person dominate
- Take a few minutes in the middle of the session to let everyone think about the ideas and concepts presented - it takes time for each individual to figure out what may work and what may need to be re-evaluated
- Take turn "recording" - this also helps ensure that everyone gets to offer their input to the group
- Use brainstorming sessions to build off of ideas - these times aren't only for coming up with new ideas which may be difficult to do "on the spot"
from Thought Formula Whiteboard Paint - News http://thoughtformula.com/blogs/news/13783013-how-to-brainstorm-ideas-using-your-whiteboard-wall
