E-Training

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WHAT IS BRAIN STORMING?
All the charting techniques are aids to thinking. They focus the attention of the user on truly
important dimensions of a problem. It is equally important, however, to expand your thinking
to include all the dimensions of a problem or solutions. Brainstorming is used to help a
group create as many ideas as possible in as short a time as possible.

Brainstorming is done in 2 ways

1. Structured : In this method, every person in a
group must give an idea as their turn arises
in rotation or pass until the next round. It
often forces even shy people to participate but
can create a certain amount of pressure to
contribute.
2. Un-Structured : In this method, group
members simply give ideas as they come to
their mind. It tends to create a more relaxed
atmosphere but also risks domination by
more vocal members

General accepted guidelines for the scatter diagram

1. Please ensure that everyone agrees on the question or issue being brain stormed.
2. Write the idea on the flip board / black board every idea. This will ensure that there is
no misunderstanding and reminds about the idea.
3. Record on the flip chart in the words of the speaker. Do not manipulate the wordings.
4. Never criticize ideas.
5. Do it quickly; 5 ~ 15 minutes works well.