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6 Ways To Run An Effective Brainstorming Session

Posted by admin on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Brainstorming sessions are meant to serve as a toll to produce ‘ideas’ that are inspired through creative means. When conducting a brainstorming session, consider the following as key components necessary for an effective methodology:
1. State The Challenge
Stating your challenge is the key component for an effective brainstorming session. Often, participants are not aware of [...]

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A Creative Outlook On The Economy! Are You Ready?

Posted by admin on Sunday, June 7th, 2009

It isn’t very difficult to find yourself depressed and worried about loosing your job in these tough times. But if you are one of those not-so-rare individuals who have lost their job, finding another position to meet your lifestyle needs is rather difficult.
In fact, I can jump on all major news sites, BBC, CNN, [...]

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10 Posts To Get You Inspired

Posted by admin on Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Sometimes the smallest things can spark the biggest ideas.
That is why I decided to publish on inspirational post that I personally reference frequently. Enjoy and Happy Inspiration!

Top 5 Most Inspirational Videos on YouTube

21 Truly Impressive And Eye Catchy Collection Of Free Textures

Ask for What You Want

Yes, we kern

Writing Workshop

28 Beautiful And Inspiring Photographs Dedicated [...]

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Conquer FEAR for Creative Results

Posted by admin on Sunday, June 15th, 2008



Creativity - Brainstorming Techniques

Every time I have been in a brainstorming session I find that there are two types of individuals. One type that does not mind throwing out an idea, or adding onto an existing idea, and the other who sits and listens and provides feedback, such as, “I like that”, or “that’s pretty good”. That same individual (if he/she does not comment further or present ideas) is also known as “fear minded:” Unsure how others will take their ideas, and therefore simply afraid to present them. These individuals also tend to talk themselves out of a good idea, looking for anomalies from everyday life. “My idea has to be done, it came to easy.” Or my personal favorite, “everyone is going to think it’s a bad idea.”

Fact of the matter is, no idea is a bad idea. If for some reason you believe it to be a bad idea, then stop for a second and remember, your thoughts are generated through your own personal creative capacity. Nobody on this planet has the same mind capabilities you posses. Sure we think alike, but we also think differently. Your angle can be far different than anyone else’s angle and that is what makes every idea a good idea. It’s a way of collaboration and often times, one idea leads to an even larger idea.

So take it from me, the next time you are going into a brainstorming session, leave the fear outside the door. Force yourself to present your thoughts, and you will notice how much creative freedom that brings. And for the final note, do not ever tell another person their idea is bad or completely wrong. It ruins the environment and concentration of that individual. Learn to push a small idea into a big idea that is simple.

Cheers

Mitesh Solanki 



Posted in: Brainstorming Techniques, Creativity, Problem Solving.

4 Responses to “Conquer FEAR for Creative Results”

  1. Trixy Says:

    Mitesh, you could not have mentioned this any better. I loved your insight and have been silently reading your blog. It is one of the easiest reads and makes great sense. I am going to be passing this onto folks at my company. They need to read about this too…Keep it coming my friend…

  2. masaad Says:

    i have one thing to say, encouraging mitesh. i have tried to speak up at times in a meeting but many times cannot find the courage to for that same reason. i am that second person and always feel this sense of fear inside of me to share my ideas. i think of them to be good at times, but then i actually do talk myself out of it. Glad to hear that I am not the only one. I will be back for sure, here is an idea for a post, “how to jump out of your fear?”
    - thanks masaad

  3. liz Says:

    Reality is truth and you said it best. I agree with you, great post!!!

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