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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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 8, 2017

Get Training! When I step into a room to facilitate an innovation, strategy, or idea generation session I always find a great deal of energy. Your innovation efforts will fail without training. Yes, you can train people in creative thinking, Front-End-of-Innovation (FEI) frameworks, and in meeting facilitation.

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Jeffrey Phillips

AUGUST 26, 2021

Lack of training/skills or experience Another problem with innovation as a discrete project is a lack of training. In most discrete innovation projects, the ideas generated are not distinguished from existing products or services, and thus many times the activity is deemed unsatisfactory or even a failure.

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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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InnovationTraining.org

MAY 9, 2022

When it comes to developing innovative solutions to unique organizational challenges or your own life, using tried and true methods to brainstorm ideas and find the best possible solution can be a great way to achieve your goals. Oftentimes, we suffer by combining these two processes into one, stifling idea generation.

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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. We demonstrate how to use popular tools like OpenAI playground and ChatGPT to generate and develop ideas for a number of questions and purpose. AI Ideation Demo (Generate Ideas with Artificial Intelligence on OpenAI).

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Gregg Fraley

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you’re in the Chicago or Denver areas, check out these innovation training course offerings. This essential training for leaders and project managers provides answers, and from an industry thought leader. Brainstorming done effectively, more ideas, better ideas, and powerful tools for amping and refining ideas.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 28, 2018

In addition, it covers management mandates, project cycles, resourcing, idea management systems, idea generation, concept development, prototyping, and pitch presentations. This is a compelling and informative training course. How to plan and execute training, ideation, strategy, and brainstorming sessions.

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Destination Innovation

OCTOBER 26, 2015

I am often asked to give corporate innovation training workshops. They readily absorb the ideas and the methods. In the interactive modules they generate and select great ideas for the company. They want more innovation so they spend money on training their younger staff in how to do it.

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Gregg Fraley

AUGUST 22, 2018

Training Accelerates Innovation. Energy is Not Enough, Get Training in Innovation . Energy is Not Enough, Get Training in Innovation . When I step into a room to facilitate a strategy, innovation, or idea generation session I usually find a great deal of energy. And yes, this can be trained. Almost always.

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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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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By prioritizing innovation training programs and embracing an innovation culture transformation , you can ensure your organization stays ahead of the curve. Strategy Description Idea Generation Sessions Regular meetings dedicated to brainstorming and free-flowing creativity.

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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. Brainstorming as a technique is beside the point.

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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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Gregg Fraley

JANUARY 26, 2017

This is a high value training. Essentially this is intensive, hands-on workshop that trains people in innovation frameworks, and tools for strategy, ideation, research, and project management. One very different aspect of this training is the time spent on exploring how to do Concept Blending. Here’s a page with details.

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Gregg Fraley

JUNE 27, 2017

Denver, Colorado — Innovation & Facilitation Training — Two Public Courses. day Advanced Facilitation Training workshop. Register for the training(s) here. . Advanced Facilitation Training. How to plan and execute training, ideation, strategy, and brainstorming sessions. Here’s his BIO.

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Idea Champions

JANUARY 4, 2019

Do the people in your organization treat invitations to brainstorming sessions like jury duty summons? Do the ideas generated all-too-often underwhelm? Do people roll their eyes when the brainstorming is over, convinced that nothing new is going to materialize? If so, Idea Champions can help.

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Gregg Fraley

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

If Innovation is all about projects, and it is , shouldn’t economic development be a continuous brainstorm (and subsequent implementation projects) to: Leverage current community assets? I wonder how often economic development teams brainstorm (effectively) on the list above? Fund and/or seed new businesses and entrepreneurship?

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As an executive or leader, you play a crucial role in cultivating this culture through strategic guidance, leadership development, and employee training. For example, set aside time and resources for employees to work on passion projects or host regular brainstorming sessions where all ideas are welcome.

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InnovationTraining.org

APRIL 25, 2022

Miro is a fantastic resource for finding idea generation activity templates for everything from empathy mapping and design sprints to brainstorming. In today’s post, we will go beyond our previous brainstorming templates post to share additional templates you can use in regards to ideation activities and exercises.

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Qmarkets

AUGUST 2, 2024

While some methods like SCAMPER and brainstorming cards are well-known, there are other effective techniques that can greatly enhance your innovation program. In the following sections, we will explore some of the most effective idea generation techniques and discuss how they can be seamlessly integrated into your innovation program.

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Idea to Value

APRIL 8, 2016

Apparently 89% of the Fortune 100 companies conduct it, and often use the results to determine not only training requirements but sometimes even job placements for the individuals. In reality, you’re not likely to get any more or better ideas by having these people in the room at the expense of more quiet colleagues.

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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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InnovationTraining.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Defer or suspend judgement – let the ideas flow . Ideate: brainstorm and explore ideas. Develop: evaluate ideas and formulate solutions. Generate Many Ideas. Generate as many ideas or thoughts as you can related to the challenge. Focus on “yes, and” rather than “no, but” language.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Common Barriers to Implementation Success Volume of Ideas: For organizations that actively encourage ideation, the sheer number of ideas generated can become overwhelming. Running Workshops or Brainstorming Sessions: Align stakeholders on goals and surface solutions to potential obstacles.

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Gregg Fraley

APRIL 20, 2021

MCPS Training Available on April 29th, 1 to 4:30 Eastern. CPS first started being used in the early 1950’s, created by the founder of brainstorming, Alex Osborn. Nor has the focusing power of projects, or “concept blending” ideation tools designed to achieve breakthrough ideas. Get the Training in MCPS.

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Jeffrey Phillips

MAY 22, 2023

But, we got started, getting some initial training from Tim Hurson , who wrote Think Better, a great book on innovation thinking, creativity and facilitation. Defining a process and the meaningful steps, and training good people on the thinking styles and tools can accelerate innovation and, more importantly, make it a repeatable activity.

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InnovationTraining.org

MARCH 25, 2022

We call this simple framework: Challenge, Ideas, and Action. From identifying the problem to brainstorming ideas and taking action to solve your problem, this simple framework can be incredibly easy to follow and helpful when you begin planning and implementing your own innovation or design thinking project. Stage 3: Action.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

You will get an overview of how you can consistently generate at least 12 X more ideas than brainstorming for any need, at any time, in any kind of business. Quantum Idea Generation 2.0 Here is what is in this blog: You will confidently know that there is a powerful alternative to traditional brainstorming.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Provide your employees with innovation training programs and innovation mindset training to equip them with the tools they need to contribute effectively to your innovation goals. This can be done through regular brainstorming sessions, open forums, and workshops that aim to harness the diverse thinking present in your team.

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InnovationTraining.org

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Whether your naming project is renaming or looking for descriptive names, business names as an entrepreneur, names for social media, or a brand identity that fits a brand strategy, we can help you brainstorm and converge on the best potential names. The post Naming Workshop appeared first on Innovation Training | Design Thinking Workshops.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Keynote speakers often emphasize the need for creating an environment where brainstorming is encouraged and every idea is valued. They may share insights on techniques for effective ideation such as design thinking, mind mapping, and leveraging technology for collaborative brainstorming sessions.

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Innovate2Grow Experts

MARCH 8, 2019

Here is a brief review of quantum idea generation. Quantum idea generation produces at least 12 times more ideas than brainstorming. To generate these powerful results you need to use four elements – diversity, stimulus, brain type, and eliminate fear and have fun. Let’s start with a big picture view.

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Innovationship

MAY 30, 2018

9 BAD HABITS TO BREAK FOR BETTER IDEATION Time flies, seasons change, and before you know it, the annual barrage of articles trashing the validity of brainstorming is once again upon us. Why give readers tips on brainstorming only after spending eight paragraphs trying to discredit it? Nine Brainstorming Bad Habits to Break 1.

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Engaging in innovation training programs and innovation mindset training can be instrumental in equipping yourself and your team with the necessary skills to drive innovation forward. Encouraging a growth mindset can be further supported by innovation training programs designed to shift perspectives and unleash potential.

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Gregg Fraley

APRIL 22, 2019

What You Should Be Learning in Innovation Training. Very few organization’s are any good at all at Brainstorming/Idea Generation. A lot of innovation training is happy talk, or super-wonky detail talk. Much innovation training avoids talking about the pitfalls that will absolutely kill your program.

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Gregg Fraley

MARCH 17, 2021

The 30 minute weekly webinar features demonstrations of various facilitation tools for: strategy, challenge clarification, idea generation (aka brainstorming), problem framing, idea selection, innovation projects, and idea development, etc. He trains other facilitators on his methods.

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