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To achieve breakthroughs that generate real success, the team needs ideas. For creative thinking the team needs all its members to participate and this would be developed in a team with plenty of training and practice. Ones own creativity is not always enough as it only leads to being type cast. All team members should be a part and parcel of developing new ideas. The creative role-played by the members help them to visualize their share in shaping the team. Diverse views should be welcomed and steered towards a debate. Solutions are achieved to problems by drawing together people with different skills and ideas.

 

Generating ideas by working together

Ideas can be generated with the help of brainstorming sessions but for this it has to be ensured that the atmosphere between the team members is amicable. They should not curb their thoughts or have qualms about speaking before each other.

Be cautious about the fact that criticism kills creativity so ideas should not be scorned during a brainstorming session. You can observe that often seemingly foolish ideas lead to sensible solutions. Make a record of all ideas though they might appear unconventional. A group thinking produces better results than what an individual alone offers.

Keep in Mind

• A brainstorming session requires a leader;
• The session should be open-ended but call a halt when situation runs to steam.
• Record all the ideas brought forward by the members;
• Short list the feasible ideas;
• Call for a subsequent meeting to discuss and agree to the best idea and action plan.
• Dismissing ideas could dishearten and stop the flow of creativity.