Unlock the Power of the Silent Brainstorm

How to generate fresh ideas without the pressure to perform

Ideation can be tricky. When everyone talks at once, it’s hard to truly listen. And if you’re someone who needs time to think, the pressure to come up with an instant idea can be paralysing.

That’s where the ‘silent brainstorm’ comes in. Instead of starting a group discussion right away, ask participants to write their ideas individually for a few minutes. No talking, no debating—just quiet reflection.