Yes I think brainstorming could be a great asset to helping you build your SFI team.
First, I think the term brainstorming needs to be defined so that everyone understands its general meaning. Wikipedia defines it like this: “Brainstorming is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.” In short terms, you could probably say it is a form of creative problem solving.
The real benefits to any brainstorming comes from the synergy of information and ideas that are presented when a group of people get together to discuss a particular issue or situation. With so many different perspectives and experience levels from each person participating, one thought can lead to another and inspire the creativity of ideas. Through this formulating process, you come up with a greater plan or solution.
There is probably brainstorming going on right now in response to your question. And if you follow the threads in Ask SC or the Forum, you are probably seeing some brainstorming there.
One way to employ brainstorming is to plan a local or small regional workshop where all affiliates in the area can come together to formulate a plan, for example, to introduce or build the SFI program in that area.
Another way to employ brainstorming is through surveys. For example, ask a specific group of people a question like “How would you advertise a new business in this area?” You are sure to get numerous different answers and from the responses, you could formulate a solution for advertising in that area.
As a matter of fact, I just brainstormed an idea from my previous paragraph. If I was going to survey the question mentioned above to a group of people at a market, mall or legally in a public area, I would ask them to take my 1 question survey and as an incentive or reward, I would give them a TripleClicks Gift Card.
I guess creative problem solving does not necessarily have to happen in a group. It just takes creative thought.
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Yes I think brainstorming could be a great asset to helping you build your SFI team.
First, I think the term brainstorming needs to be defined so that everyone understands its general meaning. Wikipedia defines it like this: “Brainstorming is a group creativity technique by which efforts are made to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members.” In short terms, you could probably say it is a form of creative problem
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