Quick Brainstorming Activities for Busy Managers

Download or read book Quick Brainstorming Activities for Busy Managers written by Brian Cole MILLER and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrary to popular opinion, brainstorming isn't magic. Truly productive brainstorming sessions are dependent on the ability of the leader to create the right environment and let his or her people's ideas flow. Filled with clear, concise guidance and quick, easily implemented techniques, this book provides supervisors, managers, and team leaders the fun, proven activities they need to get idea-packed brainstorming sessions started, and keep them going. Readers will discover how to: ò Ask questions that provoke responses and inspire creativity ò React to and record ideas in a way that encourages participants and prompts more input ò Sort and categorize lengthy lists ò Evaluate ideas ò Prioritize the most useful concepts and expand on them ò And more Containing sample dialogues, as well as resources for virtual team brainstorming, this indispensible book gives readers the activities they need to generate great ideas, fast.