Brainstorming

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When to use it | How to understand it | Example | How to do it | Practical variations

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Brainstorming is used to creatively generate new ideas.

• When to use it: Situations when it is useful
• How to understand it : Details of how it works.
• Examples : Some examples of usage.
• How to do it : Step-by-step instructions on using it.
• Practical variations : Variants and variation.

Notes

Brainstorming is widely used, but there is limited agreement on the detail of how it is to be done. The name is often used for a general collection of thoughts within a group, whether it is creative or simple collation of known facts. Selection, often through Voting, is also often considered to be a part of Brainstorming.

The term 'brainstorming' was coined by advertising executive Alex Osborn in the 1940s.

See also

There are many other creative methods at creatingminds.org.