b"INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY Now consider who will attend the meeting. A brainstorming session bringingtogetherlike-mindedpeoplewillnotgenerateasmany creative ideas as a diverse group, so try to include people from a wide range of disciplines and include people who have a variety of thinking styles.When everyone is reunited, appoint someone to record ideas from the session. This person should not necessarily be the team leader. It is difficult to register and contribute at the same time.Postnoteswhereeveryonecanseethem,likeonflipcharts, whiteboards, or use a computer with a data projector.Make a habit of opening the session with a fun activity to break the ice, especially if people are not used to working together. A relaxed atmosphere is always conducive to a good brainstorming session.b. Introduce the problem: clearly define the problem you want to solve and state the criteria you must meet. Make it clear that the purpose of the meeting is to generate as many ideas as possible.Give participants a quiet moment at the beginning of the session to generate as many ideas as they can. Then ask them to share or pitch their ideas, while giving everyone a fair chance to contribute.c. Guide, the discussion: once everyone has shared their ideas, start a group discussion to expand on others' ideas and use them to create newideas.Buildingontheideasofothersisoneofthemost valuable aspects of group brainstorming.Encourage everyone to contribute and develop ideas, including the quieter people, and discourage anyone from criticizing ideas.As the group facilitator, you should share ideas if you have any, but devote your time and energy to supporting your team and guiding the discussion. Stick to one conversation at a time and refocus the group if people wander off.Although you are guiding the discussion, remember to let everyone have fun while brainstorming. Welcome creativity and encourage your team to come up with as many ideas as possible whether practical or impractical.Germain Decelles233"