Brainstorming: helps generate and filter ideas for a new project.

 

Brainstorming Example

Phase 1

What is one skill that you can develop to be a good team leader?

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Phase 2

 

Group previous entries into categories of distinctive skills

Good communication (6)

Work delegation

Good attitude: responsibility, resilience

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Phase 3

Good communication: good listener

Work delegation: good leadership; lead by example; set clear goals

Good attitude: responsibility, resilience, respect, motivation

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Phase 4

What of the above categories is the most important?

 

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