brainstorming

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Brainstorming is the act of gathering a group of people to generate as many ideas or strategies for a specific goal as possible. Think of it as a fishing net that catches all ideas – big, small, weird or brilliant.

Examples in Different Contexts

In product development, 'brainstorming' aids in ideation. A product manager might suggest, 'Let's have a brainstorming session to think of features for our new app.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

We're working on a project for a youthful consumer base. We need to think about engaging, fresh ways to communicate.

Response:

Let's start a brainstorming session tomorrow. New, unconventional ideas might give us a different perspective.

Tech

Scenario:

This bug has been a persistent issue for the past few weeks. We need to find a robust solution.

Response:

I think a brainstorming meeting would be beneficial for our team to find a solution.