Learning Brainstorming
43mBeginner2021-08-05
Authors

Stefan Mumaw
Director of Narrative Strategy at First Person
Course details
While the concept of group ideation isn’t a modern idea, the term “brainstorming” wasn’t communicated as a formal creative process until advertising legend Alex Osborn detailed the process in 1948. While brainstorming is still the dominant technique when it comes to idea generation, brainstorms often fail before they ever begin. Why? Because the organizer doesn't have a clear picture of the purpose, process, or intended outcome. In this course, Stefan Mumaw brings brainstorming into the modern age, with rules and techniques to help you set up and run more effective creative brainstorming sessions, including what to do before, during, and after each session. He details everything from group ideation dynamics to brainstorming techniques like idea webbing, time boxing, and story structures. By the end, you’ll be armed with everything you need to run an effective brainstorm session and extract the most and best ideas from those involved.
Skills covered
CreativityGraphic DesignLearningProfessional Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Brainstorming basics
1. Overview of Brainstorming
- 02 - Defining the purpose of brainstorming
- 03 - Group ideation dynamics
2. The 13 Rules of Effective Brainstorming
- 04 - An overview of the 13 rules of effective brainstorming
- 05 - Rule 1 - Have the right number of brainstormers
- 06 - Rule 2 - Don't fill the room with the same person
- 07 - Rule 3 - No pop quizzes
- 08 - Rule 4 - Value time
- 09 - Rule 5 - Input vs. output
- 10 - Rule 6 - Have something up your sleeve
- 11 - Rule 7 - Start the fire with a creative match
- 12 - Rule 8 - Bring in the play
- 13 - Rule 9 - Leave the judge at the door
- 14 - Rule 10 - Document the brainstorming process
- 15 - Rule 11 - Every team needs a coach
- 16 - Rule 12 - Capture residual ideas
- 17 - Rule 13 - Channel your inner backslapper
3. Brainstorming Techniques
- 18 - Brainstorming techniques
- 19 - Input exercises
- 20 - Idea webs
- 21 - Perspective changes
- 22 - Small-group breakdowns
- 23 - Story structures
Conclusion
- 24 - Next steps
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