The paper clip method
The power of brainstorming. A training for project leaders, creativity training, and to catalyse getting new solutions.
International Association of Facilitators - Methods Library
www.iaf-world.orgIdea Generation Workshop Activities
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Problem Definition
A problem solving technique to define a problem, challenge or opportunity and to generate ideas.
Pecha Kucha
A learning and presentation technique for sharing ideas
Open Space Technology
Open Space is a methodology for large groups to create their agenda discerning important topics for discussion, suitable for conferences, community gatherings and whole system facilitation
One Word Method
Creating a sentence relating to a specific topic or problem with each person contributing one word at a time.
The Journalistic Six - Who What When Where Why How
A questioning method for generating, explaining, investigating ideas.
Brain Writing
The sequential building of ideas without evaluation.
Guided Imagery
This can be used for idea generation especially when the group is stuck.
Brainstorming
The divergence part of a workshop
Email Questions
A virtual asynchronous start for an issues or problem solving workshop.
The Silent Mindmap
A workshop process to create new input or new directions
Reverse Brainstorming
A lateral thinking approach for ideas to a difficult problem