Brainstorming Survey
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1.
Have you ever had any formal training in how to lead a brainstorm session?
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Yes
No
2.
Have you ever learned any brainstorm or idea-generation techniques?
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Yes
No
If so, could you name them?
3.
On average, about how many times each month do you participate in a brainstorm session? (Note: “brainstorm” is defined here as 2 or more people getting together to work on a challenge collaboratively.)
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Less than 1
1-2
3-4
5-6
7 or more
4.
Based on your experience as a participant, rate the typical brainstorm session on its…
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Poor
Below Average
Average
Good
Excellent
Efficiency (well run; efficient use of time)
Productivity (a significant number of good ideas are generated)
Experience (pleasurable or unpleasant)
5.
Based on your experience, which, if any, of the following problems commonly take place in brainstorms
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(Check all that apply.)
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Negativity/criticism on the part of one or more participants.
Lack of structure or process causes the session to flounder.
One or more participants force their ideas on the group.
Outside distractions (cell phones, Blackberries, etc.) interfere with the session.
“Junior” members of the team are afraid to express their ideas.
Even when a good idea is generated, there is insufficient follow-through. The idea never gets implemented.
6.
If you could do one thing to improve brainstorming in your organization, what would it be?
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