Gregg Fraley

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Sins That Ruin Idea Generation. Redefine Brainstorming If You Want Results. . It’s okay to hate Brainstorming. ” Well, you bother because you need ideas. There have been many studies of brainstorming and articles written. Rarely does a casual brainstorm generate a breakthrough idea.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 29, 2022

Researchers have found that Zoom, Teams and other videoconference tools can stifle creativity. Those collaborating over zoom came up with 20% fewer ideas than those working face to face.

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 18, 2016

I'm happy to climb up on a soapbox again to talk about one of the most common scapegoats for innovation, the act of brainstorming. So I rise today to neither praise nor bury brainstorming, but to place it in its proper context. Brainstorming is a group technique to generate, socialize and evaluate ideas.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It’s like giving your business the tools to handle surprises and shake-ups with a grin. Encouraging Cross-functional Collaboration and Idea Generation Mixing folks from different corners of your company can light the spark for fresh ideas and innovative shifts.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 12, 2022

When it comes to overseeing an idea management program involving thousands of employees or customers, it is crucial that the process is structured in a way that helps participants to generate the best ideas. This is a tool that can work effectively in groups but also individually. We’ve all been there.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how design thinking enhances the ideation process, why tools like empathy mapping are essential, and how idea management can help turn innovative concepts into actionable results. Ideation is the process of generating ideas to address specific challenges or seize new opportunities.

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Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

Employee ideas are the backbone of any corporate innovation initiative, and therefore a strong idea generation process that can be scaled across your organization is key. Provide a Structure Idea management tools are useful in providing a formal process for submission via an idea submission form.

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Phil McKinney

AUGUST 13, 2023

Are you finding it challenging to generate fresh, innovative ideas? Are your brainstorming sessions falling flat? Enter Thinkpak: A Brainstorming Card Deck. This ingenious tool supercharges your creative process and takes your idea generation to the next level. With Thinkpak, those days are long gone.

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Leapfrogging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Weave these innovation ideas into your business targets, making them vital parts of your big picture. Tools and Methods for Creative Strategy Development Want to shake things up in your business strategy? You’ll find that the right tools and methods will give your strategy a good dose of creativity.

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InnovationTraining.org

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

“Brainstorming” as a concept was originally devised by Alex Osborn as a group ideation activity. Today, many people just consider individual idea generating (or thinking) as brainstorming – when it was originally meant to be a group experience…a brainstorming session. They are as follows.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Hackathons have emerged as a key tool for organizations aiming to spark creativity and solve complex problems quickly. In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas. What is a Hackathon?

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

But they’re all focused on the same thing: generate, prioritize, and develop great ideas to create a big impact. Over the past year I’ve had to perfect this process using online collaboration tools and processes. Ideas aren’t innovations in themselves. Finding an online tool is the easy part.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s a demonstration of how to use AI to help you brainstorm or generate ideas. AI can be a powerful tool to use in your innovation, design thinking, or ideation projects. We demonstrate how to use popular tools like OpenAI playground and ChatGPT to generate and develop ideas for a number of questions and purpose.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 4, 2024

As a methodology, it is open to adopting new tools and technologies that enhance the process, including the integration of artificial intelligence in design thinking. The Evolution of Design Thinking in Business Design thinking has evolved from being a creative process into a robust strategic tool.

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Gregg Fraley

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

80% Of Brainstorming Sessions Don’t Work. Seven Idea Generation Fails. Redefine Brainstorming and Get Better Results. I might be getting to old to hold back on saying this about ideation, aka idea generation, aka brainstorming. As the drawing suggests, please, let’s redefine brainstorming.

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mjvinnovation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Knowing how to use DT tools can transform even your daily routine into a problem-solving strategy. Do you know what these tools are? Continue reading to understand what Design Thinking is and how DT tools can be the turning point for your business! What are some Design thinking tools ? Analysis and Synthesis Tools.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Once the strongest ideas are selected, implementation ensures that they are effectively brought to life. Heres how implementation drives results in the innovation management process: Securing Resources : Implementation requires adequate resources, including funding, tools, skilled personnel, and time.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 20, 2024

Ideation sessions have become an essential tool for businesses striving to stay ahead. These sessions aren’t just about generating ideas; they’re about fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration that can lead to breakthrough solutions. What Is an Ideation Session?

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Originally rooted in software development, hackathons have evolved into a strategic tool across industries, fostering creativity, team collaboration, and idea generation under tight timeframes. Participants form teams, brainstorm, and develop solutions like prototypes , software, or process improvements under a set theme.

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 26, 2021

Most innovation teams have little experience in innovation work, and while they've sat through brainstorming sessions (most of which were poorly executed) and can recognize ideas, they don't have training in innovation tools and approaches, and lack experience running innovation projects and programs.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Getting your best ideas brewing can be difficult, especially if you don’t have the right tools for the job. No matter what type of work you do, you likely do a fair amount of brainstorming, planning, and “noodling” in your daily work. Instant Coffee is a new way to brainstorm and collaborate with your team and others.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 11, 2022

When it comes to overseeing an idea management program involving thousands of employees or customers, it is crucial that the process is structured in a way that helps participants to generate the best ideas. This is a tool that can work effectively in groups but also individually. We’ve all been there.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Idea Generation: Generate creative new ideas that address the identified challenges, beyond basic brainstorming exercises. Idea Evaluation and Prioritisation: Figuring out which ideas have more potential than others, and which fit the strategic goals.

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Qmarkets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

At its core, the ideation process consists of several stages: identifying the problem or opportunity, generating ideas through creative brainstorming, evaluating and filtering those ideas, and finally planning for implementation. This helps leaders identify trends and make data-informed decisions.

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Gregg Fraley

MARCH 17, 2021

Free Weekly Webinar of Facilitation Tools with Gregg Fraley. Every Thursday at 2 pm EST, Master Facilitator Gregg Fraley demonstrates a facilitation tool online. Thinking Differently Takes Tools. Time for Q&A and a discussion on how to adapt the tool to your needs. The weekly sessions are FREE. Register on EventBrite.

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Qmarkets

JULY 22, 2021

Employee ideas are the backbone of any corporate innovation initiative, and therefore a strong idea generation process that can be scaled across your organization is key. Provide a Structure Idea management tools are useful in providing a formal process for submission via an idea submission form.

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InnovationTraining.org

JULY 13, 2020

6-3-5 Brainwriting is a group-structured brainstorming technique that is a highly collaborative way to generate as many ideas as possible in groups within a short period of time. One of the biggest advantages of brainwriting exercises is their ability to include all participants in the brainstorming and ideation process.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

Sparking creativity and generating groundbreaking ideas often requires more than just inspiration—it demands a structured approach. Ideation techniques serve as powerful tools for unlocking creativity, enabling teams to think outside the box and explore new possibilities.

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Svava

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Contrary to most things in life, the key to effective brainstorming is not quality. Brainstorming techniques can be accomplished in several ways. Remember to be open to all ideas as that leads to several valid ideas generated. Remember to be open to all ideas as that leads to several valid ideas generated.

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Prepare, Then Brainstorm. Most brainstorming doesn’t work. The literature bashing brainstorming is extensive. Ideas are still needed to fill pipelines! I’m going to focus on one problem with brainstorming in this post: lack of preparation. Give them time to read, absorb, and jot down ideas, alone.

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ITONICS

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the relentless pursuit of innovation, the ability to generate ideas and validate groundbreaking concepts swiftly is the key differentiator between companies that thrive and those that merely survive. Enter Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs), a technological marvel transcending traditional brainstorming methods.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 16, 2016

Fast Company Article “Brainstorming is Dumb” Misses the Point. Brainstorming, Done Properly, Is Not a Tool, It’s A Multi-Step Process. And yet another major publication publishes a misleading article about brainstorming — Brainstorming is Dumb. The Wonky Stuff About Brainstorming.

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Jeffrey Phillips

JANUARY 16, 2023

Innovation and campfires There's a reason so many innovation tools and methods are associated with light or fire. Ideas are often considered "sparks" that will catch flame to create new ideas. When you are generating ideas, through individual work, or brainstorming, or some other means, you are sparking ideas.

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 25, 2022

Whether you are working together in person or remotely, design thinking software tools such as Miro can help make the innovation process easier than ever. Miro is a fantastic resource for finding idea generation activity templates for everything from empathy mapping and design sprints to brainstorming.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 29, 2023

Now, we’d like to offer a live virtual workshop that will help our participants learn ChatGPT and how to use this tool (and other similar generative AI tools) in their work for their own unique projects and programs. This program showcases how to leverage AI to assist in generating or brainstorming ideas.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

For example, set aside time and resources for employees to work on passion projects or host regular brainstorming sessions where all ideas are welcome. This could include the number of new ideas generated, the percentage of projects moved to the pilot stage, or the number of successful innovations implemented.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 29, 2024

Leadership Development Workshops Workshops focused on leadership development provide executives with the opportunity to learn new strategies, tools, and frameworks that can aid in their mindset shift. Collaborate and Co-create: Promote a collaborative environment where ideas can be shared freely.

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