Module six generating solutions part one, generating possibilities for solutions to the defined problem comes next in the process. It is important to generate as many solutions as possible before analyzing the solutions or trying to implement them. There are many different methods for generating Solutions. This module begins with some ground rules for brainstorming sessions. Then it presents several idea generating techniques including free association style brainstorming, brain writing, mind mapping and Dunker diagrams. brainstorming basics.

In order to come up with a good idea You must come up with many ideas. The first rule of brainstorming is to come up with as many ideas as you possibly can. Some of the ideas will not be good. If you start analyzing the ideas while you are generating them. The creative process will quickly come to a halt and you may miss out on some great ideas. Therefore, the second rule for brainstorming Sessions is to defer judgment, allow creativity and imagination to take over in this face of the process.

The next rule for brainstorming is to come up with a wildest, most imaginative solutions to your problem that you can. Often we might not consider a solution because of assumptions or associations or constraints. However, sometimes those solutions even if you do not end up implementing them can lead you to a successful solution. So along with differing judgment, allow those ideas that might be considered crazy to flow. One of those crazy ideas might just contain the seeds of the perfect solution. Finally, use early ideas as springboards to other ideas.

This is called piggybacking and it is the next rule for brainstorming. Basic brainstorming. Basic brainstorming is a free association session of coming up with ideas. Use the other group members ideas to trigger additional ideas. One member of the group should make a list of all the ideas Brain writing in mind mapping brain writing in mind mapping are two additional tools to generate ideas. Brain writing, brain writing is similar to free association brainstorming except that it is conducted in silence.

This method encourages participants to pay closer attention to the ideas of others and piggyback on those ideas. Before a brain writing session creates sheets of paper with a grade of nine squares on each sheet. You will need as many sheets as there are participants in the brain writing session with one or two extra sheets planned to sit participants in a circle or around the table. Determine how long the session will last and remind participants that there is no talking. Remind participants of other rules for brainstorming, especially deferring judgment. For the session itself state the problem or challenge to be solved.

Each participant fills out three ideas on a brain writing grid. Then he or she places that brain rating sheet in the center of the table and selects a new sheet before writing additional Ideas the participant reads the three ideas at the top generated by a different participant. The hope is that these items will suggest additional ideas to the participants, the participants should not write down the same ideas they've written on other sheets. This activity continues until all of the grades are full or the time runs out. At the end of the activity, there should be many ideas to consider and discuss. Mind Mapping.

Mind Mapping is another method of generating ideas on paper but can be conducted alone. The problem solver starts by writing one main idea in the center of the paper. Write additional ideas around the sheet of paper, circling the idea and connecting the ideas with lines. This technique allows for representing nonlinear relationships between ideas. Dunker diagrams, Dunker diagrams are used with the present state and desired state statements discussed in module four. A Dunker diet gram generates solutions by creating possible pathways from the present state to the desired state.

However, the Dunker diagram also addresses an additional pathway of solving the problem by making it okay not to reach the desired state. Dunker diagrams can help with refining the problem as well as generating ideas for solutions. The diagram begins with general solutions, then it suggests functional solutions that give more specifics on what to do. The diagram can also include specific solutions of how to complete each item in the functional solutions. For example, Michael wanted to address the problem of his job being too stressful. He is responsible for managing up to 1500 work hours per month, he cannot find a way to complete all of his tasks within a desired workweek of no more than 45 to 50 hours per week.

He has over 10 years experience in public accounting and is interested in moving into industry. However, he is so busy that he does not even have the time to look for a new job. The present state and desired state statements our present state job requires more demands on my time than I'm willing to dedicate to a job I do not really care about desired state. work a job I care about with adequate free time to spend with family and pursuing personal interests.