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Brainstorming Ideas - Rapid Ideation
Brainstorming Ideas - Rapid Ideation
In this section you will take the information from your empathy map, combined with your new challenge statement to brainstorm ideas. Include ideas from as many perspectives as possible. The more ideas the better….no matter how strange they may seem initially.
Definition:
Definition:
A way to generate as many ideas as possible, stimulating and unlocking people’s creative talents towards creating a solution.
Your Tasks:
Your Tasks:
Watch one or more videos on the process of brainstorming.
Copy and complete the Lotus Diagram Template.
How to Brainstorm
How to Brainstorm
Watch one or more of these videos to review best brainstorming practices.
Brainstorming
Brainstorming
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Brainstorming Techniques
Brainstorming Techniques
Rick Enrico
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How to Brainstorm In Groups
How to Brainstorm In Groups
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Brainstorming Techniques: How to Innovate in Groups
Brainstorming Techniques: How to Innovate in Groups
(5:31)
The Brainstorming Process
The Brainstorming Process
Give Brainstorming a Try
Give Brainstorming a Try
Review the rules for Brainstorming to the right.
Determine a method for documenting your ideas.
sticky notes
pad of paper
white board ( take a picture and save )
on your computer in a document.
Brainstorm.
Invite others to share their ideas and include them on your template.
What Is the Lotus Diagram?
What Is the Lotus Diagram?
The Lotus Diagram is a brainstorming tool for which a visual representation of an idea is used. In a certain sense, this can be compared to mind mapping, but the structure of the Lotus Diagram often yields better results than traditional mind mapping. The tool is also referred to as the lotus blossom technique.
The Lotus Diagram, or lotus blossom technique, starts with a central idea or theme and is subsequently expanded in an iterative manner by means of solution areas or related themes.
The middle square of the Lotus Diagram of each blossom contains the main concept, idea or question. The other squares of the blossom are related to this. Below is an example of a Lotus Diagram.
How the Lotus Diagram Works
How the Lotus Diagram Works
Square I (main concept)
This box of the Lotus Diagram contains the central question, concept, idea or problem. This first box contains the problem that must be solved.
Squares A-H (related concepts)
In squares A-H, concepts or ideas are noted that are related to the central question. These squares are directly connected to the initial idea and are displayed around the centre of the blossom.
Each of the related concepts around the centre blossom gets its own Lotus Diagram, explained below.
Expansion Boxes A-H
As you can see in the image below, each of the squares A-H receives its own diagram in which related aspects are included. This creates an initial problem or concept, with eight related concepts (box A-H) that are each individually treated.
Quality Tool: Lotus Flower Diagram
Quality Tool: Lotus Flower Diagram
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InteractiveLotus_Diagram_Template_2.docxGetting Ready to Brainstorm
Getting Ready to Brainstorm
Make a Copy of the Interactive Lotus Diagram Template.
Rename Your Template.
Review the Rules for Brainstorming and complete the Lotus Diagram.
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