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How to Run a Brainstorming Session That Actually Works | #ADAW Ep. 08


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๐ŸŽฅ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ ๐—œ๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜:In this solo episode, Iโ€™m sharing my go-to strategies for running effective brainstorming sessions that actually lead to creative, actionable ideas, not just sticky-note chaos.Weโ€™ll 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 youโ€™re 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.Iโ€™ll 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, youโ€™ll learn how small design choices like breaks, space setup, and energizers can have a big impact on creativity.๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€: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 Takeawaysโœจ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—น๐—น ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป:โ€ข Why brainstorming needs structure to succeedโ€ข The importance of exploring the problem space firstโ€ข How creativity is like a muscle, and how to build itโ€ข Why small steps increase confidence and outputโ€ข How anonymized input reduces fear of judgmentโ€ข Why focusing on quantity over quality sparks better ideasโ€ข How time-boxing boosts focus and flowโ€ข The role of breaks in unlocking new insightsโ€ข Why the physical setup of your space mattersโ€ข How icebreakers and energizers can dramatically improve results๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ ๐—”๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜:Iโ€™m 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.๐Ÿ“ฌ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ:Subscribe to my newsletter: https://facilitatorscorner.substack.comFollow me on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/49clGjh๐Ÿ‘ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ, ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ & ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ!Was this helpful? Hit like, drop your favorite brainstorming tip in the comments, and subscribe for more insights on facilitation, creativity, and collaboration.

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Another Day, Another Workshop !By Mehdi En-Naizi