The Brain-writing Grid is a collaborative ideation tool used to generate and refine ideas in a structured way. Based on your requirements, here's how you can set it up to meet the criteria:
Brain-writing Grid Template
| Participant | Idea 1 | Related Problems for Idea 1 | Idea 2 | Related Problems for Idea 2 | Idea 3 | Related Problems for Idea 3 | |-------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Person 1 | | | | | | | | Person 2 | | | | | | | | Person 3 | | | | | | | | Person 4 | | | | | | | | Person 5 | | | | | | |
Instructions for Use
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One Idea Per Person: Each participant will write only one idea in their row for each round of ideation.
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Identifying Related Problems: After writing their idea, participants will identify all possible related problems for that specific idea in the corresponding column.
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Same Idea More Than Once: If participants wish to reiterate an idea that is already present in the grid, they can do so in any of their idea columns.
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At Least Three Ideas from Each Participant: Ensure that each participant has space to contribute at least three distinct ideas. Encourage them to draw upon previous discussions, research, or individual insights.
Example
| Participant | Idea 1 | Related Problems for Idea 1 | Idea 2 | Related Problems for Idea 2 | Idea 3 | Related Problems for Idea 3 | |-------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | Person 1 | Develop a mobile app | High development costs, user engagement, platform compatibility | Implement online courses | Content creation, platform stability, user retention | Host webinars | Technical difficulties, audience engagement, scheduling issues | | Person 2 | Create a community forum | Moderation challenges, toxicity in discussions, low engagement | Improve customer support | Training staff, response time, customer satisfaction | Launch a newsletter | Content relevance, subscription issues, delivery problems |
Final Thoughts
Facilitate discussion around the ideas and problems listed in the grid to encourage expansion and refinement. This structured process can help participants feel more comfortable sharing ideas without judgment and lead to richer outcomes.
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