I hate to admit it, but yes… I am old enough to remember watching Mr. Dressup as a kid! One of the things I loved most about the show was the ‘Tickle Trunk’ – a magical box filled with seemingly random fun objects. The best part was that every time you opened the Tickle Trunk, the contents were different! When I teach people how to effectively facilitate a brainstorming session, I always recommend that they create a brainstorming Tickle Trunk filled with everything you might need for an incredibly fruitful session. Just like Mr. Dressup’s Tickle Trunk, the contents should […]
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It’s been said that negativity cramps creativity. I live by these words and clearly, so does Stephen J. Bronner. Bronner’s experience with improv training led to insightful takeaways about brainstorming. His findings are something we can all learn from when it comes to discovering new ideas together. Boost creative thinking with “yes, and…” “Yes, but…” will lead you to a dead end where brainstormers feel judged, shut down, dismissed — and stupid. Although we try not to take these reactions personally and allow them to halt the progress of our ideas, oftentimes they do. In fact, I have been in […]
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We all tap into our subconscious and creative minds differently – that’s where the most interesting and innovative ideas often come from! The most effective brainstorming sessions incorporate methods that ignite all five senses: sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste. Research shows that sense of smell is most effective as a reminder of our past experiences, much more so than cues from our other four senses. But why? One reason might be the way our brains process odours and memories. Using sense of smell as a brainstorming technique Scents are routed through our olfactory bulb; the smell-analyzing region in our […]
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Marilyn had the pleasure of being a guest on The Sarah R. Bagley Podcast (episode 138). Sarah invited Marilyn to discuss her career history, and the importance of creativity and brainstorming.
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