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Brainstorming Workshop
Even the smartest people  Think that their thoughts are like birds, Like eagles or larks. I thought so too. We were wrong. Our thoughts are like mice. We set them free, hoping they’ll fly, But instead they hide down in deep dark holes called Experience, Common Sense, Knowledge, Belief, Principles, Convention, Doubt, Fear, Complexes… These holes are warm and comfortable, We spent so much time digging them, doggedly, We call them Our Mind. I cannot teach your thoughts to fly. It is a task for your own talent. But at least I can lure them out of their habitual comfort, To a fickle and treacherous surface Called Creativity, And, maybe take them on a little walk, At first, on crutches...
How do we really Think? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
HOW THE BRAIN WORKS RIGHT LEFT ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],For most people, one side will dominate, especially when under pressure, which will affect thinking
BLOCKS TO THINKING ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
BLOCKS TO THINKING ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thinking? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Lateral Thinking? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Lateral Thinking? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Brainstorming Is…? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Creative Thinking ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Creative Thinking ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Creative Thinking ,[object Object]
Creative Thinking ,[object Object],[object Object]
Creative Thinking Principles ,[object Object],INVENT ADD REDUCE REPLACE KEEP AS IS EXTERNAL CLOSED WORLD Eg. Cheaper flat tire no nails use what already have.. u get one nail from each tire and work with it on the flat PATH  OF USUAL PATH OF  MORE  RESISTENCE
When to use Brainstorming? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How To Brainstorm? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How To Brainstorm? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How To Brainstorm? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Some Useful Tips.. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Some Useful Tips.. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Some Useful Tips.. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Rules Of Brainstorming ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Rules Of Brainstorming ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Benefits of brainstorming.. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What if ideas dry out?? ,[object Object]
Creativity Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Creativity Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Random Input Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Random Input Tool ,[object Object],[object Object]
Random Input Tool ,[object Object],[object Object]
Concept Fan Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Concept Fan Tool
Concept Fan Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Concept Fan Tool
Concept Fan Tool
Concept Fan Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Provocation Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Provocation Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Provocation Tool   As an example, we could make a statement that 'Houses should not have roofs'. Normally this would not be a good idea! However this leads one to think of houses with opening roofs, or houses with glass roofs. These would allow you to lie in bed and look up at the stars.   
Provocation Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Provocation Tool ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Creativity Tools ,[object Object],[object Object]
Creativity Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
You can brainstorm  alone too!  
Individual Brainstorming ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MIND MAPS (Tony Buzan) ,[object Object],[object Object]
MIND MAPS (Tony Buzan) ,[object Object]
When to use Mindmapping ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How to Use Mindmapping? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What Mindmapping does? ,[object Object],[object Object]
Draw An Oval Shape
Put Ten Legs On It
Put the Topic ‘Happiness’ In The Centre HAPPINESS
Write On The Legs The First Associations That Come To Mind HAPPINESS CAT CHOCOLATE SWIMMING ETC
Take One Branch And Add More Associations Each On One Line CAT Purring Fur Fussy eater Stopping out You are Mind Mapping using roots and branches
Bubble Map Sequence Problem Solving Writing Free- Associating Defining problem MIND MAPPING
Finding right questions Interviewing Seeing Patterns Hitchhiking off ideas Seeing solutions Self Team Problem Solving Relating to bigger problem Comparing viewpoints Pre- Outlining Writing Taking notes Writing a talk Overcoming writer’s block Brain- Friendly Non- Judging Random thoughts Free- Associating Seeing more than on paper Problem Solving Writing Why it Works KEY Brain- storming Recording meetings Defining problem MIND MAPPING Fun
Roots And Branches Map Sequence
Moving Out
Software Which Can Help ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How to think in the best way… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Good Ideas? ,[object Object],[object Object]
Now you’re ready to make the most out of our brainstorms! 

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Brainstorming Workshop!

  • 2. Even the smartest people Think that their thoughts are like birds, Like eagles or larks. I thought so too. We were wrong. Our thoughts are like mice. We set them free, hoping they’ll fly, But instead they hide down in deep dark holes called Experience, Common Sense, Knowledge, Belief, Principles, Convention, Doubt, Fear, Complexes… These holes are warm and comfortable, We spent so much time digging them, doggedly, We call them Our Mind. I cannot teach your thoughts to fly. It is a task for your own talent. But at least I can lure them out of their habitual comfort, To a fickle and treacherous surface Called Creativity, And, maybe take them on a little walk, At first, on crutches...
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  • 40. Provocation Tool   As an example, we could make a statement that 'Houses should not have roofs'. Normally this would not be a good idea! However this leads one to think of houses with opening roofs, or houses with glass roofs. These would allow you to lie in bed and look up at the stars.  
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  • 54. Put the Topic ‘Happiness’ In The Centre HAPPINESS
  • 55. Write On The Legs The First Associations That Come To Mind HAPPINESS CAT CHOCOLATE SWIMMING ETC
  • 56. Take One Branch And Add More Associations Each On One Line CAT Purring Fur Fussy eater Stopping out You are Mind Mapping using roots and branches
  • 57. Bubble Map Sequence Problem Solving Writing Free- Associating Defining problem MIND MAPPING
  • 58. Finding right questions Interviewing Seeing Patterns Hitchhiking off ideas Seeing solutions Self Team Problem Solving Relating to bigger problem Comparing viewpoints Pre- Outlining Writing Taking notes Writing a talk Overcoming writer’s block Brain- Friendly Non- Judging Random thoughts Free- Associating Seeing more than on paper Problem Solving Writing Why it Works KEY Brain- storming Recording meetings Defining problem MIND MAPPING Fun
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  • 64. Now you’re ready to make the most out of our brainstorms! 

Editor's Notes

  1. we think by recognizing patterns and reacting to them. These reactions come from our past experiences and logical extensions to those experiences. Often we do not think outside these patterns. While we may know the answer as part of a different type of problem, the structure of our brains makes it difficult for us to link this in.
  2. It takes years of training before we learn to do simple arithmetic - something that computers do very easily. On the other hand, we can instantly recognize patterns such as faces, language, and handwriting. The only computers that begin to be able to do these things do it by modeling the way that human brain cells work . Even then, computers will need to become more powerful before they approach our ability to handle patterns Imagine how much time would be wasted if you had to do a full analysis every time you came across a cylindrical canister of effervescent fluid. Most people would just open their can of fizzy drink. Without pattern recognition we would starve or be eaten. We could not cross the road safely.
  3. It takes years of training before we learn to do simple arithmetic - something that computers do very easily. On the other hand, we can instantly recognize patterns such as faces, language, and handwriting. The only computers that begin to be able to do these things do it by modeling the way that human brain cells work . Even then, computers will need to become more powerful before they approach our ability to handle patterns Imagine how much time would be wasted if you had to do a full analysis every time you came across a cylindrical canister of effervescent fluid. Most people would just open their can of fizzy drink. Without pattern recognition we would starve or be eaten. We could not cross the road safely.