Creative Problem Solving

Brainstorming & Nominal Group Technique

Brainstorming:
Introduced by Alex Osborn, 1939 Creative problem-solving technique Atmosphere free of criticism All members must participate Implemented during the solutions step of the Standard Agenda

Guidelines to Brainstorming:
Dont evaluate ideas while brainstorming Avoid self-censorship or clarification Encourage Zany ideas Expand or piggy back on the ideas of other group members Record all ideas Encourage participation from all group members

Nominal Group Technique

Individuals work by themselves to generate a list of ideas on a problem Meet as a group to record ideas Interact to clarify ideas Select 5 favorite ideas rank from most to least favorite Rankings are averaged ideas with highest averages are selected by the group