Week 7 – Develop your Creativity:

Finding Creative Solutions with My Team

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SUBJECT NAME: IGS Comm & Indust Engagement

SUBJECT CODE: IGS-001-0IG
TEAM NUMBER (56)

GROUP MEMBERS NAMES:

 Arunkumar Raja
 Davidlou Maniago
 Krishnapriya Venkatesan
 Reina Ezeabasilim
 STEPHANIE Iyomere | Oritsetimehin Iyomere
 Viraj Bharatkumar Mehta
INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEETING
MEETING TYPE: VIRTUAL(ZOOM)
MEETING DATE: 02/25/2023
TOPIC: DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVITY: FINDING CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
WITH MY TEAM
ATTENDEES:
 Arunkumar Raja
 Davidlou Maniago
 Krishnapriya Venkatesan
 Reina Ezeabasilim
 STEPHANIE Iyomere | Oritsetimehin Iyomere
 Viraj Bharatkumar Mehta
ABSENTEES: none
One of the most important steps in the creative problem-solving process is brainstorming.
It enables team members to produce a variety of thoughts and viewpoints, which may
result in fresh and original solutions. A safe, judgment-free environment where all team
members feel comfortable sharing their ideas is essential for productive brainstorming
sessions.

Among the advantages of brainstorming in groups are:

Diverse viewpoints: When working as a team, each person contributes their special
experiences and expertise. Due of this diversity, there may be more options for ideas and
fixes.

Collaboration can foster creativity and encourage fresh perspectives, which can lead to an
increase in innovation.

Greater efficiency in problem-solving: When a team brainstorms, time and energy are
saved since numerous people can contribute to the problem-solving process
simultaneously.

However, brainstorming in groups can also present some difficulties. These may consist
of:
Groupthink: On occasion, team members may be reluctant to express their opinions out
of concern for the opinions of others or out of fear of being judged. This may result in
groupthink, where people choose a subpar answer rather than considering other, more
original ideas.

Barriers to communication can arise while working with a team that is dispersed across
several places. Technical difficulties or language hurdles could make it difficult to
understand.

One or two team members may occasionally speak with a dominant voice, drowning out
the opinions of other team members.

Setting ground rules for the brainstorming session is crucial for overcoming these
obstacles. Some examples of these would include the rules "no idea is a bad idea," "listen
respectfully to others," and "take turns speaking." Another way to improve
communication and guarantee that everyone has an opportunity to contribute is by using
online tools like Google Jamboard or Padlet.

Asking open-ended questions, using analogies or metaphors, or just taking a break and
coming back to the brainstorming session with fresh eyes may be helpful if the team finds
it difficult to generate original answers.
In general, a willingness to accept new ideas and viewpoints is necessary for successful
brainstorming, as is a balance between individual and group thought.