Brainstorming Techniques

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to various brainstorming techniques and concepts.

Brainstorming

A group creativity technique for generating ideas to find solutions for specific problems.

Withhold criticism

In brainstorming, participants should refrain from judging ideas initially to encourage free idea generation.

Nominal group technique

A method where participants write ideas anonymously and then collectively vote on them.

Group passing technique

A brainstorming method where participants pass around a paper to add ideas iteratively.

Idea book

A book used in brainstorming where individuals log ideas and add to others' ideas over time.

Team idea mapping method

An association-based brainstorming technique where ideas are visually organized onto a large map.

Directed brainstorming

A variation where the solution space is predefined, and participants improve upon each other's ideas in rounds.

Guided brainstorming

Brainstorming under specified constraints and perspectives to stimulate creativity and critical thinking.

Individual brainstorming

A solitary brainstorming practice using techniques like free writing and mind mapping.

Question brainstorming

A process that focuses on generating questions to construct future action plans rather than immediate solutions.

Questorming

Another term for question brainstorming; a technique emphasizing inquiry over direct answers.