tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post7018233379983913446..comments2024-03-18T06:27:51.599-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: Brainstorming dissectedPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-67277731436612527062011-04-19T09:46:41.220-04:002011-04-19T09:46:41.220-04:00"How much of what we think we know about huma..."How much of what we think we know about humans is based on samples of college students? "<br /><br />Wow, there's a scary thought.jonmcrawfordhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmcrawfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-14848952766776860182011-04-19T08:18:06.572-04:002011-04-19T08:18:06.572-04:00I don't think the point/value of most brainsto...I don't think the point/value of most brainstorming sessions is to build trust or group cohesion, but rather to generate a solution(s).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-9775946568387222742011-04-15T10:17:00.935-04:002011-04-15T10:17:00.935-04:00How much of what we think we know about humans is ...How much of what we think we know about humans is based on samples of college students? <br /><br />The productivity of the 'rare idea' underscores the value of heterogeneity of perspectives, and shared interest in the outcome would serve as a motivating glue. Every committee should spend at least as much time soliciting information outside the circle as in, because chances are that they are too homogeneous, and the information circulated between them is stale. <br /><br />A reciprocal way to look at the hypothesized loss of productivity that comes with cooperation, is the daily loss of information and motivation in organizations when diverse sources have poor access to idea generating channels. A large part of trust-building is listening, and become all the wiser as a result.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-54322327728680257812011-04-15T09:45:13.537-04:002011-04-15T09:45:13.537-04:00In regard to the first question, you might be inte...In regard to the first question, you might be interested in looking at the process that Nathan Myhrvold's Intellectual Ventures uses. (intellectualventures.com) I think it is clear that a group of people who get together to discuss a problem after they have thought about it individually, will be much more productive that a group that gets together and only hears about the topic for the first time then. That's why it makes sense to send out an agenda and handouts to be considered before committees meet. There is no 'rocket science' here. Just common sense. I find a lot of Psych "Research" not worth the name, especially the kind of stuff that finds its way into Psychology Today.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-19288328321852358552011-04-15T08:54:48.188-04:002011-04-15T08:54:48.188-04:00I’m a fan of brainstorming personally. However, i...I’m a fan of brainstorming personally. However, it’s important that the culture of the organization allows people to speak freely without fear of either ridicule or retribution from the boss if a proposed idea conflicts with the boss’ thinking. In a sense, I also think commenters on blogs like this are often, in effect, brainstorming from a distance. People from different fields and backgrounds can bring their varied perspectives and expertise to a subject or issue. At the least, everyone comes away with a broader understanding of its nuances and complexities than they had before.Barry Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-18040008271622911802011-04-15T08:12:55.741-04:002011-04-15T08:12:55.741-04:00I think the lack of value that is being noted here...I think the lack of value that is being noted here is probably due to some aspect of groupthink. <br /><br />Your point is good, that building consensus is just as important as the ideas themselves.jonmcrawfordhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmcrawfordnoreply@blogger.com