The third step is a warm-up. If this is a group or individuals first time brainstorming, it is good pratice to begin with a fun question to stimulate the thinking process. Even for those more experiened in brainstorming, this warm-up exercise helps create an atmosphere adventageous to creativity. The fourth step is the meat of the method. Here ideas are suggested by session participants.
Guidelines facilitate the best use of time and effort.
Before begining this step, set a time limit and announce it to the participants. Anyone is allowed to speak at any time during this stage. Ideas must not be criticised or evaluated during the brainstorming session. Spring boarding, where participants build on one idea to get to another, is encouraged. Completing the session while relaxed will generate more responses and more possible solutions.