PLANNING A PROJECT ccc ee 66 6s) Brainstorming ideas Avoid evaluation of ideas The goal is quantity of ideas Welcome free thinking and exaggeration Ideas are owned by the team, not one individual. It is desirable to improve on another person's idea Keep the meeting active Keep the discussions brief. Stay on target Every idea is a good idea. No criticism is allowed The team leader must manage conflict if and when it occurs Work as a team to draw information out of each person No one is allowed to dominate the meeting. Strong emotions have no place in the brainstorming process Everyone must participate during the meeting Synergize whenever possible. Allow others to inspire new ideas Improve on the ideas of others MRI - 1996 Topic 3-8