Cite <blockquote cite='http://service.engagement.ac/2010/01/19/requirement-review-with-brain-storming/#1'>One of the expectations of a designer is not just to design something based on someone’s idea for a great product or feature, but to help come up with that idea in the first place. A time-tested way to generate great ideas is through creative brainstorming sessions. These sessions can also enhance group cohesiveness. But brainstorming sessions can only be effective if structured and run well.</blockquote> Permalink:
1 One of the expectations of a designer is not just to design something based on someone’s idea for a great product or feature, but to help come up with that idea in the first place. A time-tested way to generate great ideas is through creative brainstorming sessions. These sessions can also enhance group cohesiveness. But brainstorming sessions can only be effective if structured and run well.

Cite <blockquote cite='http://service.engagement.ac/2010/01/19/requirement-review-with-brain-storming/#2'>Method: Brain Storming Pre-requirements: Need + Audience definition People in the room: Stake-holder, project implementation team and everyone available Tools: While Board, Sticky-notes, note-taker</blockquote> Permalink:
2 Method: Brain Storming
Pre-requirements: Need + Audience definition
People in the room: Stake-holder, project implementation team and everyone available
Tools: While Board, Sticky-notes, note-taker

Cite <blockquote cite='http://service.engagement.ac/2010/01/19/requirement-review-with-brain-storming/#3'>The stake-holder presents the need and the pain points to the group. The stake holder also presents whom does this solution address. Input in gathered from everyone in the room irrespective of the role/title. Ideas can be grouped based on affinity mapping and those can be further refined by the project team. </blockquote> Permalink:
3 The stake-holder presents the need and the pain points to the group. The stake holder also presents whom does this solution address. Input in gathered from everyone in the room irrespective of the role/title. Ideas can be grouped based on affinity mapping and those can be further refined by the project team.

Cite <blockquote cite='http://service.engagement.ac/2010/01/19/requirement-review-with-brain-storming/#4'>Project team can prototype various ideas and test them and then further refine them to come to a solution.</blockquote> Permalink:
4 Project team can prototype various ideas and test them and then further refine them to come to a solution.

Cite <blockquote cite='http://service.engagement.ac/2010/01/19/requirement-review-with-brain-storming/#5'>Tools for further refinement and prototyping can be different for different groups and projects. </blockquote> Permalink:
5 Tools for further refinement and prototyping can be different for different groups and projects.

Cite <blockquote cite='http://service.engagement.ac/2010/01/19/requirement-review-with-brain-storming/#6'>ConvergentDivergent.pdf (227 KB)</blockquote> Permalink:
6 ConvergentDivergent.pdf (227 KB)

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