Overview
This one-hour webinar teaches effective techniques for leading brainstorming sessions that boost creativity and innovation. Participants will learn methods like brainwriting, round-robin brainstorming, and the Six Thinking Hats, designed to encourage diverse ideas and equal participation. The session also covers best practices for maintaining energy and productivity in group settings, making it ideal for team leaders, project managers, and facilitators.
Why you should Attend
Ineffective brainstorming can cost you valuable time and creativity, leading to missed opportunities and uninspired solutions. Without the right techniques, you risk falling into the traps of groupthink, disengaged participants, and stagnating ideas-jeopardizing your team's ability to innovate. Can your organization really afford to let important projects be slowed down by poor collaboration?
This webinar gives you the tools to avoid these common pitfalls. By attending, you'll learn strategies to lead brainstorming sessions that drive results, ensure every voice is heard, and keep your team energized. Don't let your next brainstorming session fail-equip yourself with the skills needed to get it right the first time.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Identify and implement key brainstorming techniques such as brainwriting, round-robin brainstorming, and Six Thinking Hats
- Facilitate brainstorming sessions that encourage equal participation and creative idea generation
- Apply strategies to manage group dynamics and maintain energy during brainstorming
- Overcome common challenges in brainstorming, such as groupthink and idea stagnation
- Adapt brainstorming techniques to suit different team sizes and objectives for more productive outcomes
Who Will Benefit
- Team Leaders and Managers: Looking to Improve Team Collaboration and Creativity
- Project Managers: Needing Techniques to Generate Innovative Solutions with their Teams
- Facilitators and Trainers: Seeking new Tools to Structure Group Problem-Solving Sessions
- Product Development and R&D Teams: Interested in Structured Brainstorming for Innovation
- HR Professionals: Wanting to Enhance Creative Problem-Solving in Internal Teams
Speaker Profile
Laurie Dougherty With over 28 years of experience in leadership development, meeting facilitation, and instructional design, Laurie Dougherty is a highly skilled trainer specializing in soft skills and group facilitation. As a certified facilitator and mentor trainer, Laurie has trained hundreds of professionals in areas such as meeting facilitation, effective communication, emotional intelligence, customer service, and team collaboration.
A dynamic trainer, Laurie focuses on creating interactive, engaging learning experiences that empower individuals and teams to excel. From training department heads in leadership skills, Technology of Participation training, to conducting custom customer service seminars, Laurie is dedicated to delivering practical, results-driven programs.
In addition to being a certified Social Styles Trainer and a member of a professional network of facilitators, Laurie is a mentor trainer in Technology of Participation and hold a certificate in instructional design from Rollins College. Laurie’s approach is highly interactive, ensuring participants gain real-world skills they can immediately apply in their work environments.
Whether you need to enhance your team’s soft skills, improve meeting facilitation, or develop a more empathetic and professional communication style, Laurie’s programs are tailored to meet your specific needs.
Instructor
Laurie Dougherty