Setting the Stage for Creative Thinking
After you have your team in place, you’re ready to start thinking inventively with them, right? Wrong. First you need to prepare. Where should your idea generation session take place? What information do you need in advance? How should your team members interact with one another? This chapter will help you determine the best time for idea generation, secure the right physical space, and set team ground rules before you dive into creative thinking.
Find the right time
Plan the timing for your idea generation session carefully. Imagining ideas, winnowing down options, and crafting a plan to move forward typically can’t be completed in one meeting, so before you set a meeting time, create an overarching timeline. ...
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