Remote Brainstorming Templates

Brainstorming is a hands-on activity that encourages group members to think of as many ideas as possible. Groups that brainstorm together can typically come up with better solutions than people who are given the same task but are not allowed to ideate and collaborate. Brainstorming is also a great way to promote creativity and thinking out of the box.

1. Write down every idea - you never know what will spark a new creative idea, and you don't want to lose any original thoughts.
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2. Go for quantity over quality - there are no crazy ideas in brainstorming, and you should capture them in any way possible, whether it's doodles, notes, images, flowcharts, or a combination of all.
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3. Don't be judgmental - there are no wrong ideas, just bad attitudes, so have an open mind and don't criticize anybody - including yourself. There's no place for pride and prejudice when it comes to brainstorming (unless, of course, you want to use the book as a reference in your brainstorming process).
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4. Keep the issue in mind - any discussion can quickly turn into something else, and it is easy to get distracted, so stay focused and keep your discussions around the problem. Remember, you're trying to solve the challenge at hand, so keep your eyes on the prize and stay on track!

Brainstorming is typically a group activity used to generate a number of ideas around the same topic. The number of people in the group should be between three and eight to keep the discussion flowing; however, you can also brainstorm alone to map your ideas and develop solutions through the creative process of ideation. It’s also possible to have effective brainstorming sessions with twice as many participants as long as the facilitator of the session is prepared and is able to keep everybody engaged.