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What is the primary focus of reverse brainstorming compared to traditional brainstorming?
What is the primary focus of reverse brainstorming compared to traditional brainstorming?
- Developing solutions without initially defining the problem.
- Identifying potential problems that could cause a plan to fail. (correct)
- Generating ideas that ensure a plan's success.
- Creating a wide array of ideas, regardless of their feasibility.
Which of the following steps is a crucial part of the reverse brainstorming process?
Which of the following steps is a crucial part of the reverse brainstorming process?
- Focusing solely on individual contributions rather than group synergy.
- Immediately implementing the first solution that arises.
- Formulating questions that oppose the original problem. (correct)
- Analyzing each idea to ensure it aligns with company values.
What should a team avoid during the initial phase of a reverse brainstorming session?
What should a team avoid during the initial phase of a reverse brainstorming session?
- Writing down every idea that is contributed by the team.
- Clearly identifying the problem at hand and writing it down.
- Encouraging every team member to contribute ideas.
- Rejecting or diversifying from any presented idea. (correct)
Which of the following best describes a key advantage of brainwriting?
Which of the following best describes a key advantage of brainwriting?
In what fields is the brainwriting process commonly applied?
In what fields is the brainwriting process commonly applied?
How does reverse brainstorming leverage our natural problem-solving tendencies?
How does reverse brainstorming leverage our natural problem-solving tendencies?
Which element is essential to the initial success of a reverse brainstorming activity?
Which element is essential to the initial success of a reverse brainstorming activity?
Why is anonymity important in the brainwriting process?
Why is anonymity important in the brainwriting process?
If a team is tasked with improving customer satisfaction, how might they apply reverse brainstorming?
If a team is tasked with improving customer satisfaction, how might they apply reverse brainstorming?
What is the primary outcome of reversing negative solutions generated during a reverse brainstorming session?
What is the primary outcome of reversing negative solutions generated during a reverse brainstorming session?
What is a key benefit of exchanging papers in the brainwriting process?
What is a key benefit of exchanging papers in the brainwriting process?
In reverse brainstorming, what action follows the identification of potential problems?
In reverse brainstorming, what action follows the identification of potential problems?
Which scenario benefits most from using brainwriting over traditional brainstorming?
Which scenario benefits most from using brainwriting over traditional brainstorming?
Why should ideas not be rejected during the initial stages of reverse brainstorming and brainwriting?
Why should ideas not be rejected during the initial stages of reverse brainstorming and brainwriting?
How might brainwriting assist in solving a problem in marketing?
How might brainwriting assist in solving a problem in marketing?
Flashcards
What is Reverse Brainstorming?
What is Reverse Brainstorming?
A technique that builds on our natural ability to more easily see problems than solutions.
How to Reverse Brainstorm?
How to Reverse Brainstorm?
- Clearly identify and write down the problem. 2. Reverse the problem statement. 3. Ask questions opposite to the original problem. 4. Brainstorm the reverse problem to find reverse solutions.
Best way to reverse brainstorming
Best way to reverse brainstorming
Get ideas flowing freely; don't diverse or reject anything; reverse them into solutions for the original problem.
What is the core idea of reverse brainstorming?
What is the core idea of reverse brainstorming?
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Benefits of Brainwriting
Benefits of Brainwriting
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When should you use brainwriting?
When should you use brainwriting?
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Most common use of brainwriting?
Most common use of brainwriting?
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Study Notes
- Emotional Intelligence 1.10
Reverse Brainstorming
- Reverse Brainstorming is a technique that builds on the ability to see problems more easily than solutions
- To Reverse Brainstorm, identify and write down the problem initially
- Reverse the problem
- Ask questions opposite to the initial problem
- Brainstorm the reverse problem to generate a reverse solution
- Get brainstorm ideas from the team to flow freely
- Avoid being diverse or rejecting anything at the initial stage
- Revert those solutions into ideas for the original problem
- Instead of asking a group to brainstorm ideas that would work, brainstorm ways to cause a plan to fail
Benefits of Brainwriting
- It allows for quick idea generation
- Ensures everyone can participate
- The creator of ideas remains unknown allowing for freedom to be creative
- Participants are empowered to suggest solutions
- Exchanging papers allows group members to evaluate and build on other people's ideas
Using Brainwriting
- Brainwriting can be used to help solve most problems
- It is often used in marketing, design, and other creative fields
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