- When do you generate more ideas?…When you're staring at a computer screen…bearing down at the problem at hand?…Or when you're in a lighter, less stressful state of mind?…If you're like most people, it's probably the latter.…We generate more ideas when our mind…is engaged in open, free activities,…like when we're engaged in play.…Creativity and play share many of the same characteristics:…positive mindset, defined goal,…restrictions to overcome, and reduced consequences.…So it would be logical that if you insert play…into your brainstorming session,…you can expect more and better ideas to emerge,…and you would be right.…
Play's strongest characteristic to effective ideation…is the reduction of consequence.…When you're playing a game,…the worst that can happen is you lose the game.…No one gets demoted or loses their job.…Because the worst that can happen is losing the game,…we're far more willing to risk during play,…something we covet during brainstorming.…You should want your stormers to risk embarrassment…and explore crazy directions,…
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 4s
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1. Overview of Brainstorming
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Group ideation dynamics1m 46s
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2. The 13 Rules of Effective Brainstorming
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No pop quizes1m 45s
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Value time1m 22s
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Input versus output2m 15s
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Bring in the play2m 35s
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Leave the judge at the door2m 15s
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Every team needs a coach2m 13s
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Capture residual ideas1m 19s
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3. Brainstorming Techniques
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Brainstorming techniques1m 49s
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Input exercises1m 54s
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Idea webs1m 48s
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Perspective changes1m 33s
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Small-group breakdowns1m 35s
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Story structures2m 39s
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Conclusion
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Next steps22s
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