DIGITAL COACHING MODULE TOPIC

Spark Novel Thinking

Learn how to inject fresh thinking into a stale brainstorming session.

Module features

Social learning features such as insight sharing, commenting + liking, leaderboards

Interactive, clickable, downloadable, multimedia content

1 reflection module for individual learners

Learner level

Team Leader, Individual Contributor

All modules are ideally used by intact teams

Who this is for

This module is for intact teams looking to elevate their brainstorming sessions, inspire innovative thinking, and develop creative problem-solving skills. 

Module overview

Ever been stuck in an unproductive brainstorming session, wishing for a breakthrough? Discover the ‘Forced Connections' method—a unique approach designed to transform stalled sessions into fountains of innovation, ensuring every brainstorm is fruitful and engaging.

Brainstorming sessions often start with high hopes but can quickly become stale and unproductive, leaving participants feeling frustrated and creatively drained. This module is designed not just to revitalize your brainstorming sessions but to transform them into epicenters of disruptive thinking and innovation. Learn to clearly express goals, leverage random objects for inspiration, and forge powerful, unexpected connections. By answering open-ended questions and drawing connections to your objectives, you'll learn to navigate and stimulate the creative process effectively. Break through creative barriers and lead your team towards groundbreaking solutions.

Module outcomes

  • Transform stagnant brainstorming sessions into dynamic, productive discussions

  • Enhance team creativity, leading to innovative solutions and strategies

  • Save time and resources by making brainstorming sessions more effective

  • Cultivate a workplace environment that embraces curiosity and disruptive thinking

  • Increase collaboration and creativity within your team

What you’ll learn

  • Define clear, actionable goals for brainstorming sessions

  • Harness the power of random objects for creative inspiration

  • List and connect object characteristics to your brainstorming goals

  • Provoke open-ended questions to ignite innovative thinking

  • Articulate unexpected connections to spark novel ideas

Skills you’ll develop