creative brainstorming
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Creative Brainstorming is a way to get the most out of your team to allow them to think freely and explore the endless possibilities for coming up with themes, ideas, programs, and event elements. This presentation gives information on the process both as a facilitator and participant.TRANSCRIPT
THINK!
Creative Brainstorming
C. Nicholas Morris
Brainstorming Guidelines
The Participant
There are no wrong answers
Think outside the box
Hold loosely to your idea
If you think it, say it
The Leader
Encourage
Affirm
Do not show partiality to ideas
Write it down
Creative Brainstorming
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Creative & Clever
Relevant & Relatable
Exciting & Engaging
Applicable & Attainable
Truthful & Teachable
Experiential & Excellent
Brainstorming Elements
all of the tools you can use
All of the Elements: The Toolbox Music – Instrumental
Music – Vocal
Theatre
Dance
Video
Movie
Poetry/Spoken Word
Scripture
Message
Book
Game
Improvisation
Journaling
Testimony
Story Telling
Prayer
Communion
Offering
Baptism
Art – live sculptor, painter, graffiti
Production Number
Participatory Activity
Discussion
Interview
Clown/Mime/Cirque
Entice the senses
Parameters
Target
Purpose
Non-negotiable (offering, speaker, announcements, etc.)
Budget
Theme
Developing a Theme
Vacation Bible School
Brainstorming Process
Ideation and Elimination
There are so may great ideas!
What is the target audience?
Does it meet the purpose?
Is it practical?
Is it achievable?
Will it be effective?
Is it in the DNA of your organization?
Where is the energy?
How do I decide on what to use?
Ask these questions:
Creative Brainstorming
C. Nicholas Morris