Better Brainstorming
This virtual bank provides 30 bite-sized chunks of inspiring learning that will help you enjoy more productive brainstorm sessions, working either in a team or on your own. For each of the 5 behaviours, there are 3 tutorial videos led by either Mark Simmonds, Sam Ellis or Mike Barrett which provide specific techniques; 2 mindstretch videos sourced from around the world which further strengthen your muscles; and 1 booster blog which colourfully illustrates the role of the specific behaviour in brainstorming sessions.
Mark Simmonds shows you how to get maximum value from Google Images when collecting fresh stimulus around a challenge.
This 4½-minute mindstretch video from BBC Ideas explains precisely why limitation and constraint are in fact good for creativity.
This 3 ½-minute tutorial, led by Sam Ellis, shows you how to extract initial ideas from your own head at the beginning of any creative task.
This 3½-minute mindstretch video, produced by Investis Digital, provides you with six more practical techniques for generating new ideas!
In this short tutorial, Mike Barrett provides you with a great technique for finding inspiration by ‘stealing’ ideas from around the world.
When is it best to contribute as an Explorer?Here is a colourful illustration of their specific role in the brainstorming session.
In this short tutorial, Mike Barrett demonstrates the skill of clustering and theming data to provide clear directions for innovation.
This 5-minute mindstretch video by Alex Lyon, a communication coach, provides you with six ways of becoming an expert listener.
This 4-minute tutorial, led by Mark Simmonds, demonstrates the skill of sifting through data to find golden nuggets of potential.
In this 4-minute mindstretch video, Steven Johnson demonstrates how big innovations often result by connecting smaller hunches.
Sam Ellis leads this tutorial, during which she demonstrates how you can use language to clearly articulate the essence of any new idea.
When is it best to contribute as a Detective?Here is a colourful illustration of their specific role in the brainstorming session.
This 3 ½-minute Tutorial, led by Sam Ellis, shows how to move from the BIG PICTURE to something more detailed and more tangible.
This insightful 5-minute mindstretch video by Epic Light Media shows us how Spielberg captivates his audience by telling stories.
In this short tutorial, Mark Simmonds demonstrates how to bring an idea or concept to life using words, images, fonts and colour.
This fascinating 10-minute mindstretch video by 30X40 Design Workshop describes 8 competencies of an architect.
Mike Barrett demonstrates the importance of painting the BIG PICTURE at the beginning of any project before diving in to the details.
When is it best to contribute as an Architect?Here is a colourful illustration of their specific role in the brainstorming session.
n this 3½-minute tutorial, Mike Barrett explains the steps you need to take when establishing the criteria for any kind of decision.
This 3½-minute mindstretch video is an extract from an interview with Steve Jobs, highlighting the importance of being able to say ‘no!’.
Mark Simmonds leads this 4-minute tutorial which provides you with some clear guidance on using weighted criteria.
This mindstretch video by Tom Griffiths, explains how the principles of computer science can help you make better decisions.
This 3-minute tutorial, led by Sam Ellis, explains why it's so important to rely on your gut instinct and not just your head.
When is it best to contribute as a Judge? Here is a colourful illustration of their specific role in the brainstorming session.
Mike Barrett leads this 3-minute tutorial, which provides you with guidelines for designing an effective workshop session plan.
In this 3½-minute mindstretch video, Alex Lyon explains the “Web Pattern”, an effective technique for maximising group participation.
This 4-minute tutorial, led by Sam Ellis, explains how to set concrete objectives and outcomes for any kind of workshop.
This mindstretch video by AsapSCIENCE demonstrates how to motivate introverts, extroverts and ambiverts.
In this tutorial, Mark Simmonds provides you with guidance on how to facilitate a workshop skilfully to get the most out of the participants.
When is it best to contribute as a Conductor?Here is a colourful illustration of their specific role in the brainstorming session.