Effective brainstorming in 6 steps
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Confirm Required Outcome
Work Backwards
Identify Key Steps
Allocate Timeline For Each Step
Print Out
Confirm Steps are in
Correct Order
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6Steps
Mediums !• Whiteboard • Apps:
• Laptop • Desktop • Tablet
• Paper
The objective is to use a systems
approach i.e. work backwards from the desired
outcome
The Sequence
Pre-Plan 2Decide on how you are going to conduct the brainstorming
session:
• Butcher's paper • Whiteboard • Electronic
Whiteboard • Software eg Vimeo • Online meeting tool
such as Mindmeister • Tablet with App eg
SG Project Pro or Padlet
Image courtesy of [email protected]
Step 1Confirm the
client's desired
outcome by asking what
their end game is e.g.
increase housing stocks
Official opening of Salmon Gum Place, Woodanilling WA
Mind Map
Increase housing stocks
Order transportable
home
Install new homeBuy land
Prepare block
Confirm model
Connect services
Oversee transit
Confirm uplift
Review display homes
Place order
Submit offer
Arrange settlement
Find suitable
block
Prepare sand pad
Level block
Install fencing
Install driveway
Step Resources Who When
Buy land
Order transportable
home
Prepare block
Install new home
Step 4Put the steps in the correct
order
Step Resources Who When
Buy land $50,000 MD Jan
Order transportable
home$250,000 SF Feb
Prepare block $25,000 WS Mar
Install new home $25,000 WS May
Step 5Allocate the
timeline, resources and who is responsible
for each step
Step 6Print out the end result:
From an electronic whiteboard
Take a photo of the whiteboard
Some apps will convert the mind map to a presentation or document
Elected Members and CEOs - Northern Country Zone, WA
The Presenter• Sean Fletcher is the Principal
Consultant at Strategic Teams based in Perth, Western Australia.
• He is also a training consultant with WALGA and a former local government CEO.
• Sean holds qualifications in management, and regional development. He is also a member of the LGMA.
