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each other for their minds to be conferencing with each other. In
fact, they can be as far geographically apart as they need to be for
their routine life, but still efficiently conferencing and in tune
with each other.
Dr Murthy adds: "The most important aspect is the discipline
developed by the silent brainstorming paradigm. Regular teams
or 'virtual' teams can be brought together to practice this
technique. It is a good idea for the team members to branch out
and form new groups with new members to extend the practice.
It is also a good idea to have new members or visitors to the
Kaleidoscope Brainstorming team inducted routinely. Diversity
of backgrounds is the key to freshness of ideas. True diversity in
gender, age, ethnic background, educational levels, race, and
personality types will ensure Brainstorming teams and activities
are kept as fertile as possible. It is like any ecological system.
Stability of a Kaleidoscope Brainstorming team ecology is good,
but as well, aberrations and perturbations can guarantee longterm growth."
To create more structured brainstorming activities which
illustrate or address particular themes, methods, media, etc.,
there is a helpful set of reference points on the team building
games section.
Unless you have special reasons for omitting control factors,
ensure you retain the the essence of the rules above, especially
defining the task, stating clear timings, organising participants
and materials, and managing the review and follow-up.
1. Set directions. Describe the situation and define the
problem.
2. Help people to understand the problem to be solved and
clarify the objectives. Focus on productive objectives and
keep group on track.

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