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๐ฅ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ ๐๐ ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐:In this solo episode, Iโm sharing my go-to strategies for running effective brainstorming sessions that actually lead to creative, actionable ideas, not just sticky-note chaos.Weโll dive into why structure matters, how to frame the right problem before jumping into ideation, and how to create an environment where everyone feels safe to contribute. Whether youโre leading a workshop, a team offsite, or just trying to get fresh ideas flowing, these techniques will help you get better results with less frustration.Iโll also walk you through some of the principles I use in my own facilitation practice , from time-boxing and anonymized input to the power of quantity over quality. Plus, youโll learn how small design choices like breaks, space setup, and energizers can have a big impact on creativity.๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐:00:00 โ Unlocking Creative Brainstorming03:03 โ Understanding the Creative Process05:58 โ Overcoming Obstacles to Creativity08:55 โ Principles for Effective Ideation11:59 โ Creating a Supportive Environment15:05 โ Maximizing Idea Generation Techniques18:07 โ Final Thoughts and Key Takeawaysโจ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:โข Why brainstorming needs structure to succeedโข The importance of exploring the problem space firstโข How creativity is like a muscle, and how to build itโข Why small steps increase confidence and outputโข How anonymized input reduces fear of judgmentโข Why focusing on quantity over quality sparks better ideasโข How time-boxing boosts focus and flowโข The role of breaks in unlocking new insightsโข Why the physical setup of your space mattersโข How icebreakers and energizers can dramatically improve results๐ฃ๏ธ ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐:Iโm a workshop facilitator and designer working with NGOs, startups, and global brands to make collaboration more creative and productive. From strategy sprints to big-team events, I bring energy, clarity, and a touch of unexpected magic to every session.๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://facilitatorscorner.substack.comFollow me on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/49clGjh๐ ๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ, ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ & ๐ฆ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ!Was this helpful? Hit like, drop your favorite brainstorming tip in the comments, and subscribe for more insights on facilitation, creativity, and collaboration.
๐ฅ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ ๐๐ ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐:In this solo episode, Iโm sharing my go-to strategies for running effective brainstorming sessions that actually lead to creative, actionable ideas, not just sticky-note chaos.Weโll dive into why structure matters, how to frame the right problem before jumping into ideation, and how to create an environment where everyone feels safe to contribute. Whether youโre leading a workshop, a team offsite, or just trying to get fresh ideas flowing, these techniques will help you get better results with less frustration.Iโll also walk you through some of the principles I use in my own facilitation practice , from time-boxing and anonymized input to the power of quantity over quality. Plus, youโll learn how small design choices like breaks, space setup, and energizers can have a big impact on creativity.๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐:00:00 โ Unlocking Creative Brainstorming03:03 โ Understanding the Creative Process05:58 โ Overcoming Obstacles to Creativity08:55 โ Principles for Effective Ideation11:59 โ Creating a Supportive Environment15:05 โ Maximizing Idea Generation Techniques18:07 โ Final Thoughts and Key Takeawaysโจ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป:โข Why brainstorming needs structure to succeedโข The importance of exploring the problem space firstโข How creativity is like a muscle, and how to build itโข Why small steps increase confidence and outputโข How anonymized input reduces fear of judgmentโข Why focusing on quantity over quality sparks better ideasโข How time-boxing boosts focus and flowโข The role of breaks in unlocking new insightsโข Why the physical setup of your space mattersโข How icebreakers and energizers can dramatically improve results๐ฃ๏ธ ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐:Iโm a workshop facilitator and designer working with NGOs, startups, and global brands to make collaboration more creative and productive. From strategy sprints to big-team events, I bring energy, clarity, and a touch of unexpected magic to every session.๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://facilitatorscorner.substack.comFollow me on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/49clGjh๐ ๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ, ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ & ๐ฆ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ!Was this helpful? Hit like, drop your favorite brainstorming tip in the comments, and subscribe for more insights on facilitation, creativity, and collaboration.