Effective Brainstorming - Revision history

AlexBellos: /* Brainwriting */

2019-03-12T13:21:08Z

Brainwriting

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	=== Brainwriting ===		=== Brainwriting ===

	Brainwriting is very similar to brainstorming since both of them are used for the same cause. However, the biggest difference between the two, is the lack of competition each participant feels during the process of brainwriting. This technique allows people to express their ideas without the fear of rejection and criticism, since everyone’s voice can equally be heard. Apart from that, this method, ~~comes very handy~~ when dealing with a large group of people and different problems. The basic concept is that in a sort amount of time each person should write down in a piece of paper ideas about a specific problem, which is different from the others. After time passes, the papers are mixed and being redistributed so that everyone has now a different problem than before for which they should brainstorm about. The process continues for as long as the facilitator of the session decides <ref name="brainw"/>.		Brainwriting is very similar to brainstorming since both of them are used for the same cause. However, the biggest difference between the two, is the lack of competition each participant feels during the process of brainwriting. This technique allows people to express their ideas without the fear of rejection and criticism, since everyone’s voice can equally be heard. Apart from that, this method, is suitable when dealing with a large group of people and different problems. The basic concept is that in a sort amount of time each person should write down in a piece of paper ideas about a specific problem, which is different from the others. After time passes, the papers are mixed and being redistributed so that everyone has now a different problem than before for which they should brainstorm about. The process continues for as long as the facilitator of the session decides <ref name="brainw"/>.

	== Limitations ==		== Limitations ==

AlexBellos: /* The Nominal Group technique */

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The Nominal Group technique

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	=== The Nominal Group technique ===		=== The Nominal Group technique ===

	Nominal group technique is an alternative brainstorming method, most suitable when dealing with more passive participants. The basic advantage of this technique is that it gives equal opportunities to people regarding participation and contribution. People are split into small groups and everyone have the same amount of time to generate ideas about a problem~~, which is common for everyone~~. ~~After the time passes~~, the facilitator gathers the ideas and writes them down. The most important step of this brainstorming method is ~~lying to~~ the voting part, where everyone in secret votes for the best, the second best, the worst and -so on- idea. At the end, the results are becoming known to the rest of the participants.<ref name="nominal"/>		Nominal group technique is an alternative brainstorming method, most suitable when dealing with more passive participants. The basic advantage of this technique is that it gives equal opportunities to people regarding participation and contribution. People are split into small groups and everyone have the same amount of time to generate ideas about the common problem. Afterwards, the facilitator gathers the ideas and writes them down. The most important step of this brainstorming method is the voting part, where everyone in secret votes for the best, the second best, the worst and -so on- idea. At the end, the results are becoming known to the rest of the participants.<ref name="nominal"/>

	=== Brainwriting ===		=== Brainwriting ===

AlexBellos: /* The Nominal Group technique */

2019-03-12T13:15:16Z

The Nominal Group technique

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	=== The Nominal Group technique ===		=== The Nominal Group technique ===

	Nominal group technique is an alternative brainstorming method, most suitable when dealing with more passive participants. The basic advantage of this technique is that it gives ~~equally~~ opportunities to people regarding participation and contribution. People are split into small groups and everyone have the same amount of time to generate ideas about a problem, which is common for everyone. After the time passes, the facilitator gathers the ideas and writes them down. The most important step of this brainstorming method is lying to the voting part, where everyone in secret votes for the best, the second best, the worst and -so on- idea. At the end, the results are becoming known to the rest of the participants.<ref name="nominal"/>		Nominal group technique is an alternative brainstorming method, most suitable when dealing with more passive participants. The basic advantage of this technique is that it gives equal opportunities to people regarding participation and contribution. People are split into small groups and everyone have the same amount of time to generate ideas about a problem, which is common for everyone. After the time passes, the facilitator gathers the ideas and writes them down. The most important step of this brainstorming method is lying to the voting part, where everyone in secret votes for the best, the second best, the worst and -so on- idea. At the end, the results are becoming known to the rest of the participants.<ref name="nominal"/>

	=== Brainwriting ===		=== Brainwriting ===

AlexBellos: /* Reverse Brainstorming */

2019-03-12T13:14:12Z

Reverse Brainstorming

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	A common problem of the traditional brainstorming technique is that participants during the session do not know where to start from, either because they can not perceive all the aspects of the problem, or because the problem is so complex that the ideas generation is low. When the time-frame for deciding upon solutions is narrow, affecting the success of the project, the Reverse Brainstorming technique is applied. <ref name="brainw"/>		A common problem of the traditional brainstorming technique is that participants during the session do not know where to start from, either because they can not perceive all the aspects of the problem, or because the problem is so complex that the ideas generation is low. When the time-frame for deciding upon solutions is narrow, affecting the success of the project, the Reverse Brainstorming technique is applied. <ref name="brainw"/>

	The application of Reverse Brainstorming follows a reverse procedure comparing to the traditional one, starting with facing the problem from a totally different perspective. The question now is not how to solve the problem, but how to make it even worse and complicated <ref name="reverse"/>. Although at first the problem might not make sense to the participants when viewed through these lenses, it is proven that when ~~aarticipants are~~ free from the pressure and fear for ~~critisism~~ , the idea generation increases. After generating numerous ideas about how to make the problem worse, the facilitator asks the participants to reverse these ideas, resulting to surprisingly positive solutions that can possibly solve the problem.		The application of Reverse Brainstorming follows a reverse procedure comparing to the traditional one, starting with facing the problem from a totally different perspective. The question now is not how to solve the problem, but how to make it even worse and complicated <ref name="reverse"/>. Although at first the problem might not make sense to the participants when viewed through these lenses, it is proven that when they break free from the pressure and fear for criticism, the idea generation increases. After generating numerous ideas about how to make the problem worse, the facilitator asks the participants to reverse these ideas, resulting to surprisingly positive solutions that can possibly solve the problem.

	=== The Nominal Group technique ===		=== The Nominal Group technique ===

AlexBellos: /* Reverse Brainstorming */

2019-03-12T13:12:40Z

Reverse Brainstorming

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	=== Reverse Brainstorming ===		=== Reverse Brainstorming ===

	A common problem of the traditional brainstorming technique is that participants during the session so not know where to start from, either because they can not perceive all the aspects of the problem, or because the problem is so complex that the ideas generation is low. When the time-frame for deciding upon solutions is narrow, affecting the success of the project, the Reverse Brainstorming technique is applied. <ref name="brainw"/>		A common problem of the traditional brainstorming technique is that participants during the session do not know where to start from, either because they can not perceive all the aspects of the problem, or because the problem is so complex that the ideas generation is low. When the time-frame for deciding upon solutions is narrow, affecting the success of the project, the Reverse Brainstorming technique is applied. <ref name="brainw"/>

	The application of Reverse Brainstorming follows a reverse procedure comparing to the traditional one, starting with facing the problem from a totally different perspective. The question now is not how to solve the problem, but how to make it even worse and complicated <ref name="reverse"/>. Although at first the problem might not make sense to the participants when viewed through these lenses, it is proven that when aarticipants are free from the pressure and fear for critisism , the idea generation increases. After generating numerous ideas about how to make the problem worse, the facilitator asks the participants to reverse these ideas, resulting to surprisingly positive solutions that can possibly solve the problem.		The application of Reverse Brainstorming follows a reverse procedure comparing to the traditional one, starting with facing the problem from a totally different perspective. The question now is not how to solve the problem, but how to make it even worse and complicated <ref name="reverse"/>. Although at first the problem might not make sense to the participants when viewed through these lenses, it is proven that when aarticipants are free from the pressure and fear for critisism , the idea generation increases. After generating numerous ideas about how to make the problem worse, the facilitator asks the participants to reverse these ideas, resulting to surprisingly positive solutions that can possibly solve the problem.

AlexBellos: /* Reverse Brainstorming */

2019-03-12T13:12:23Z

Reverse Brainstorming

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	=== Reverse Brainstorming ===		=== Reverse Brainstorming ===

	A common problem of the traditional brainstorming technique is that ~~particiapnts~~ during the session so not know where to start from, either because they can not perceive all the aspects of the problem, or because the problem is so complex that the ideas generation is low. When the time-frame for deciding upon solutions is narrow, affecting the success of the project, the Reverse Brainstorming technique is applied. <ref name="brainw"/>		A common problem of the traditional brainstorming technique is that participants during the session so not know where to start from, either because they can not perceive all the aspects of the problem, or because the problem is so complex that the ideas generation is low. When the time-frame for deciding upon solutions is narrow, affecting the success of the project, the Reverse Brainstorming technique is applied. <ref name="brainw"/>

	The application of Reverse Brainstorming follows a reverse procedure comparing to the traditional one, starting with facing the problem from a totally different perspective. The question now is not how to solve the problem, but how to make it even worse and complicated <ref name="reverse"/>. Although at first the problem might not make sense to the participants when viewed through these lenses, it is proven that when aarticipants are free from the pressure and fear for critisism , the idea generation increases. After generating numerous ideas about how to make the problem worse, the facilitator asks the participants to reverse these ideas, resulting to surprisingly positive solutions that can possibly solve the problem.		The application of Reverse Brainstorming follows a reverse procedure comparing to the traditional one, starting with facing the problem from a totally different perspective. The question now is not how to solve the problem, but how to make it even worse and complicated <ref name="reverse"/>. Although at first the problem might not make sense to the participants when viewed through these lenses, it is proven that when aarticipants are free from the pressure and fear for critisism , the idea generation increases. After generating numerous ideas about how to make the problem worse, the facilitator asks the participants to reverse these ideas, resulting to surprisingly positive solutions that can possibly solve the problem.

AlexBellos: /* Cost-Benefit Analysis */

2019-03-12T13:10:28Z

Cost-Benefit Analysis

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	# Likewise, a monetary value is assigned to all the benefits that will result from each solution, including possible benefits that may occur during the whole payback period which was defined at the beginning.		# Likewise, a monetary value is assigned to all the benefits that will result from each solution, including possible benefits that may occur during the whole payback period which was defined at the beginning.
	# Finally, the benefits and the costs listed above are compared.		# Finally, the benefits and the costs listed above are compared.

AlexBellos: /* Cost-Benefit Analysis */

2019-03-12T13:10:11Z

Cost-Benefit Analysis

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	# Likewise, a monetary value is assigned to all the benefits that will result from each solution, including possible benefits that may occur during the whole payback period which was defined at the beginning.		# Likewise, a monetary value is assigned to all the benefits that will result from each solution, including possible benefits that may occur during the whole payback period which was defined at the beginning.
	# Finally, the benefits and the costs listed above are compared.		# Finally, the benefits and the costs listed above are compared.

AlexBellos: /* Cost-Benefit Analysis */

2019-03-12T13:09:59Z

Cost-Benefit Analysis

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	# Likewise, a monetary value is assigned to all the benefits that will result from each solution, including possible benefits that may occur during the whole payback period which was defined at the beginning.		# Likewise, a monetary value is assigned to all the benefits that will result from each solution, including possible benefits that may occur during the whole payback period which was defined at the beginning.
	# Finally, the benefits and the costs listed above are compared.		# Finally, the benefits and the costs listed above are compared.



	If the steps above were completed successfully, the comparison between costs and benefits will provide a clear result which will help the project manager or problem owner to decide whether to proceed with this specific solution or not.		If the steps above were completed successfully, the comparison between costs and benefits will provide a clear result which will help the project manager or problem owner to decide whether to proceed with this specific solution or not.

AlexBellos: /* Cost-Benefit Analysis */

2019-03-12T12:51:57Z

Cost-Benefit Analysis

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	=== Cost-Benefit Analysis ===		=== Cost-Benefit Analysis ===
	[[File:Costs.png\|~~600px~~\|thumb\|right\|Table 2: Cost-Benefit Analysis Example.<ref name="costben"/>]]		[[File:Costs.png\|500px\|thumb\|right\|Table 2: Cost-Benefit Analysis Example.<ref name="costben"/>]]

	Another decision-making tool which is applied in a variety of problems, is the Cost-Benefit Analysis, developed by Jules Dupuit in the 1840s. The tool examines the relationship between the potential benefits that will result from each solution that was generated and the cost of each one of them. For the successful application of the tool, a specific payback period must be defined. Altough Cost-Benefit Analysis is easy and quick to apply, it should not be compared with other tools that provide complex and critical financial support to decision making process. The application of the Cost-Benefit Analysis can be summarized in the following steps: <ref name="costben"/>		Another decision-making tool which is applied in a variety of problems, is the Cost-Benefit Analysis, developed by Jules Dupuit in the 1840s. The tool examines the relationship between the potential benefits that will result from each solution that was generated and the cost of each one of them. For the successful application of the tool, a specific payback period must be defined. Altough Cost-Benefit Analysis is easy and quick to apply, it should not be compared with other tools that provide complex and critical financial support to decision making process. The application of the Cost-Benefit Analysis can be summarized in the following steps: <ref name="costben"/>


	# Firstly, all the costs associated with the solutions and the problem of the project are listed, followed by the listing of the benefits of these solutions.		# Firstly, all the costs associated with the solutions and the problem of the project are listed, followed by the listing of the benefits of these solutions.
	# Each of the above listed costs are assigned to a monetary value, which includes cost-estimations for all the resources needed.		# Each of the above listed costs are assigned to a monetary value, which includes cost-estimations for all the resources needed.