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How to Do Brainstorming

How to Facilitate Brainstorming

Struc­tured brain­storm­ing often goes more smooth­ly and yields bet­ter results when guid­ed by a well-pre­pared facil­i­ta­tor. Learn the sev­en respon­si­bil­i­ties of a facil­i­ta­tor, key areas of prepa­ra­tion, and com­mon tech­niques for effec­tive facilitation.

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What Is Brainstorming?

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Getting Started with Brainstorming

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How to Do Brainstorming

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What Is an Affinity Diagram?

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A key respon­si­bil­i­ty of a facil­i­ta­tor or meet­ing leader is to keep a meet­ing, work­shop, or dis­cus­sion on track, while also encour­ag­ing all par­tic­i­pants to give input and be heard. Learn how to use a sim­ple visu­al for­mat called the Park­ing Lot to accom­plish this.