Ideation/Creativity

Brainstorming Workshop

This dynamic workshop applies systematic brainstorming methodologies to generate diverse, high-quality ideas. Participants will practice divergent and convergent thinking techniques to explore solutions and identify the most promising concepts.

Facilitation Script
Duration
24 days
Group Size
4-8
Category
Ideation/Creativity
Format
In-person

  • Generate large quantities of diverse, creative solution ideas

  • Apply structured ideation techniques for maximum creative output

  • Practice building on others' ideas through collaborative thinking

  • Learn to suspend judgment and encourage wild, innovative concepts

  • Develop skills in idea evaluation and concept prioritization


  • Diverse range of creative solutions generated

  • Breakthrough ideas from cross-functional perspectives

  • Prioritized concepts ready for further development

9:00am-9:15am
BREAK 15 min
Introductions
9:15am-9:25am
BREAK 10 min
Icebreaker
9:25am-9:35am
Ideation/Creativity 10 min
Ideation Rules

Establish ground rules for productive brainstorming sessions. Create psychological safety for wild ideas and build on ot...

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9:35am-10:05am
IDEO 30 min
IDEO - Brainstorm

Part of LUMA collection. --- At IDEO.org, we use Brainstorms to tap into a broad body of knowledge and creativity. The...

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10:05am-10:35am
Gamestorming 30 min
6-3-5 Brainwriting

Silent brainstorming where ideas build on each other progressively. Six people generate three ideas in five minutes, the...

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10:35am-10:45am
BREAK 10 min
Break
10:45am-11:05am
Remote Focused 20 min
Reverse Brainstorming

Reverse brainstorming is a problem-solving technique where instead of asking how to solve a problem, the group brainstor...

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11:05am-11:30am
Research 25 min
Affinity Diagramming

Organize and cluster ideas by themes through collaborative sorting. Transform individual sticky notes from Post-Up into ...

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11:30am-11:55am
Remote Focused 25 min
How-Now-Wow

The How-Now-Wow matrix is an idea selection tool that helps teams categorize ideas based on two dimensions: originality ...

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11:55am-12:00pm
BREAK 5 min
Next Steps/Daily Checkout

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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These exercises can enhance the workshop or be used as alternatives depending on your team's needs and available time.

Mind Mapping
40 min
Creative Matrix
45 min
Alternative Worlds
90 min
Inspiration Cards
30 min
Dot Voting
10 min

Basic Materials


  • Large format paper (A1 or flip chart paper)

  • Sticky notes (multiple colors)

  • Sharpie markers (black, blue, red)

  • Fine-tip markers for detailed work

  • Pens and pencils for note-taking

  • Dot stickers for voting exercises

  • Masking tape for wall mounting

  • Timer or stopwatch for activities


Category-Specific Materials


  • Workshop-specific templates and worksheets

  • Relevant industry examples and case studies


Technology Requirements


  • Laptops/tablets for digital work

  • WiFi access for online collaboration tools

  • Digital camera for documentation

  • Presentation projector/screen

  • Power strips and extension cords

  • Backup printed materials


Venue Requirements


  • Large wall space for posting materials

  • Moveable tables for group work

  • Comfortable seating for all participants

  • Natural lighting or adequate artificial lighting

  • Quiet environment free from interruptions

  • Temperature control for participant comfort

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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