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The 10 Commandments of Effective Brainstorming

Gregg Fraley

The Sins That Ruin Idea Generation. ” Well, you bother because you need ideas. The original guidelines of brainstorming (defer judgment, quantity of ideas, build on ideas, combine, etc.) Stretch the idea generation work out over a week or more. It’s okay to hate Brainstorming.

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Economic Development Teams Need Innovation Training

Gregg Fraley

I’ll say it directly: Economic Development teams need innovation training. Have you got the training in structured creative problem solving? Do you have a team member trained in innovation facilitation? The team doesn’t know or adhere to the guidelines of brainstorming. In innovation frameworks you can apply?

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Brainstorming Rules (What are the Rules for Brainstorming Sessions?)

InnovationTraining.org

Today, many people just consider individual idea generating (or thinking) as brainstorming – when it was originally meant to be a group experience…a brainstorming session. Defer Judgment: Creative spaces are judgment-free zones—they let ideas flow so people can build from each other’s great ideas.

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BRAINSTORM TRAINING: OnSite, Online, and On-the-Fly

Idea Champions

Do the ideas generated all-too-often underwhelm? If so, Idea Champions can help. Our Conducting Genius training is a highly engaging, customizable learning experience that can be adapted to fit the needs, social styles, and experience of just about any participant. The difference between our shorter and longer trainings?

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The DNA of Idea Champions Workshops and Trainings

Idea Champions

Open-mindedness, listening, idea generation, original thinking, full engagement, and the kind of commitment that drives meaningful change. And we can train your people to do the same thing we do. The good news is that it can be learned -- and this is just one of the things we teach in our Train the Trainer programs.

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Innovation Unleashed: Developing a Culture of Innovation in High Potential Leaders

Leapfrogging

To ensure these leaders are equipped to fulfill their role in shaping innovation, it’s essential to provide them with the right tools and training through leadership development programs and leadership development workshops. Provide training and resources to build confidence in new methods and technologies.

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The DNA of Idea Champions Workshops and Trainings

Idea Champions

Open-mindedness, listening, idea generation, original thinking, full engagement, and the kind of commitment that drives meaningful change. And we can train your people to do the same thing we do. The good news is that it can be learned -- and this is just one of the things we teach in our Train the Trainer programs.