An electric utility in the northwestern U.S. had problems with ice building up on its power transmission lines during the winter. The company had to send linesmen out to climb the pylons that held the ...

A problem statement is a powerful tool that helps businesses ask the right questions. Used properly, it can lead to efficient solutions and make problem-solving feel like a breeze. Done poorly, it can ...

Nowadays, brainstorming is a highly common practice in companies where teamwork is indispensable. The core idea behind the brainstorming strategy is to get access to the group's collective wisdom in ...

This week’s column is the latest on root cause analysis tools for managers. The topic we'll be discussing is brainstorming. I would like to begin by saying that brainstorming is not only a great ...

Web Crossing Inc. on Monday released its new Brainstorm Plug-in, an add-on for the company’s eponymous online collaboration software. The new plug-in uses a three-stage brainstorming process to help ...

The problem with brainstorming, Grant writes, is that the loudest, most confident people in the room, or those with the most status, will tend to have their ideas dominate the conversation, whether or ...

During many brainstorming sessions, there are participants eager to share their unique ideas, but as the discussion unfolds, the louder voices dominate, and their thoughts get lost in the noise. We’ve ...

Most brainstorming sessions start with ideas. Reams of flipchart paper and Post-It notes. But often asking for ideas is a bad idea. We generate a lot suggestions, but very few have potential value or ...