Brainstorming

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Definition

Brainstorming is An unstructured approach towards generating ideas about creative solution of a problem which involves multiple experts in a session

Source: National approaches and strategies for Nuclear Knowledge Management

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Description 1

• It is an unstructured approach towards generating ideas about creative solution of a problem which involves multiple experts in a session;
• Questions can be raised for clarification, but no evaluations are done at the spot;
• Similarities (that emerge through opinions) are usually grouped together logically and evaluated by asking some questions like:
  • What benefits are to be gained if a particular idea is followed?
  • What specific problems that idea can possibly solve?
  • What new problems can arise through this?
• The general procedure for conducting a brainstorming session:
  • Introducing the session;
  • Presenting the problem to the experts;
  • Prompting the experts to generate ideas;
  • Looking for signs of possible convergence.
• If the experts are unable to agree on a specific solution, the knowledge developer may call for a vote/consensus.

Electronic brainstorming

Source: National approaches and strategies for Nuclear Knowledge Management