L di Effective
Leading Eff ti
Brainstorming Sessions
We have created this article as a tool to help senior managers lead effective
brainstorming sessions. The goal is to provide ideas and guidelines without
limiting a manager
manager’ss creativity and unique style and approach. We hope
you find thsee ideas helpful.
Prior to Session
1
1. C t an agenda
Create d and
d send
d it outt with
ith pre-workk so everyone
comes to the session prepared.
4. Set up the room so that every person can see one another—
square table.
5 Steps for Effective
Brainstorming Sessions
Step
p 1: Establish Ground Rules
• No cell phones
• No criticizing
g others ideas
• Everyone must participate
• No judging others or censoring ideas
• Keep the momentum by adding ideas
versus stopping
i to discuss
di one idea
id
• Dig deep and keep track of every idea
Step
p 2: Create a Trusting
g Environment
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