Creative Popping—Brainstorming for Imaginative People

When you’re ready to get popping, remember these guidelines:

• Get a group of people together—Ideally people with whom you want to work, solve problems, study issues, or just get to know;
• Serve good food and maybe some equally good wine—Alternatively, you may want to cook and talk and eat at the same time—We did, and we had the best time.
• Loosen up and trust the process;
• Remind everyone that there is no such thing as a bad idea and expand upon any ideas that are offered;
• Discourage criticism and banish practical thinking—Be BOLD.
• The best way to strengthen the discussion is to bolster individual ideas and give credit to the person making the suggestion;
• Take good notes and put it into action.

There you have it, my recipe for the Pop. Try it out on your family, friends, clients, and business partners.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be all about business either. You can use this technique when you plan your class reunion or family gathering, decorate your house, or plant a new garden bed. Use it anytime you want to think outside the box.

I am always on the lookout for anyone who wants to join me in my next Creative Popping session. Imagine the possibilities!

Be Creative!