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== Eight Rules for Successful Brainstorming ==
== Eight Rules for Successful Brainstorming ==
[[File:/topic/research/media/EIGHT-RULES-FOR-SUCCESSFUL-BRAINSTORMING.png]]
[[File:EIGHT-RULES-FOR-SUCCESSFUL-BRAINSTORMING.png|500px|]]


== Technique Level 1 ==
== Technique Level 1 ==


=== Technique 1: Chronologies and Timelines ===
=== Technique 1: Chronologies and Timelines ===
[[File:media/Figure-7.2-Timeline_Estimate.png]] (Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 211)
[[File:Figure-7.2-Timeline_Estimate.png]] (Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 211)


'''Step-by-Step Guide:'''
'''Step-by-Step Guide:'''
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=== Technique 1: Starbursting ===
=== Technique 1: Starbursting ===


Find the template from [MindTools-Starbursting](https://www.mindtools.com/ab1w9zu/starbursting) or [download here](./media/Starbursting.pdf).
Find the template from [MindTools-Starbursting](https://www.mindtools.com/ab1w9zu/starbursting) or [[File:Starbursting.pdf|download here]].


[[File:media/Figure-6.5-Starbursting-Example.png]] (Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 167)
[[File:Figure-6.5-Starbursting-Example.png|500px]]  
(Pherson and Heuer, 2021, p. 167)
 
{| style="text-align:center; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto;"
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| colspan="3" | '''What?'''
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| '''Why?''' || '''Central Problem/Question''' || '''Who?'''
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| colspan="3" | '''How?'''
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| colspan="3" | '''When?'''
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| colspan="3" | '''Where?'''
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=== Technique 1: Force Field Analysis ===
=== Technique 1: Force Field Analysis ===
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* '''STEP 4''': Assign values to the arguments to determine their strength. Calculate the total score to determine the dominant side. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)
* '''STEP 4''': Assign values to the arguments to determine their strength. Calculate the total score to determine the dominant side. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)


[[File:media/table-4.2.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)
[[File:table-4.2.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 133)


=== Technique 1: Key Assumptions Check ===
=== Technique 1: Key Assumptions Check ===
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* '''STEP 4''': Refine the list and update based on group feedback. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)
* '''STEP 4''': Refine the list and update based on group feedback. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)


[[File:media/table-6.4.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)
[[File:table-6.4.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 186)


=== Technique 1: Red Hat Analysis and Structured Brainstorming ===
=== Technique 1: Red Hat Analysis and Structured Brainstorming ===
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* '''STEP 2''': List criteria and options. Consolidate items to remove overlap. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 454)
* '''STEP 2''': List criteria and options. Consolidate items to remove overlap. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 454)
* '''STEP 3''': Assign weights and score options. Calculate the total score and choose the best option. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 456)
* '''STEP 3''': Assign weights and score options. Calculate the total score and choose the best option. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 456)
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="5" | '''Decision Matrix: <Decision/Question>'''
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* Selected Option: (e.g., Option 1 based on the highest score)
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=== Technique 2: Devil’s Advocacy ===
=== Technique 2: Devil’s Advocacy ===
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* '''STEP 2''': Clarify each hypothesis using Who, What, When, Where, and Why. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 207)
* '''STEP 2''': Clarify each hypothesis using Who, What, When, Where, and Why. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 207)
* '''STEP 3''': Select the most promising hypotheses for further analysis. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 207)
* '''STEP 3''': Select the most promising hypotheses for further analysis. (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 207)
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="6" | '''Multiple Hypothesis Generation Table: <Objective/Problem>'''
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! colspan="6" | '''Selected Promising Hypotheses for Further Analysis'''
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* Selected Hypothesis 1: (e.g., Hypothesis 1 based on evidence and plausibility)
* Selected Hypothesis 2: (e.g., Hypothesis 3 with strong indicators)
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=== Technique 2: Pros-Cons-Faults-and-Fixes ===
=== Technique 2: Pros-Cons-Faults-and-Fixes ===
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[[File:media/figure-10.4-swot-analysis.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 188)
[[File:media/figure-10.4-swot-analysis.png]] (Beebe and Pherson, 2015, p. 188)
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" | SWOT Analysis: '''<Objective>'''
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! Strengths
! Weaknesses
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* Strength 2
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* Weakness 2
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! colspan="2" | '''Strategies for Action'''
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'''Exploiting Strengths & Opportunities:'''
* Strategy 1: (e.g., Use Strength 1 to maximize Opportunity 1)
* Strategy 2: (e.g., Leverage Strength 2 to counter Threat 2)
* Strategy 3: (e.g., Use Opportunity 3 to reduce Weakness 3)
'''Mitigating Weaknesses & Threats:'''
* Strategy 4: (e.g., Address Weakness 2 to avoid Threat 1)
* Strategy 5: (e.g., Minimize Weakness 1 through Opportunity 2)
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=== Technique 3: Foresight Quadrant Crunching ===
=== Technique 3: Foresight Quadrant Crunching ===
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