Brainwalking
Move around different stations, each with a different problem or perspective.
Explanation
Brainwalking combines physical movement with idea generation by setting up different stations around a room, each representing a different aspect of the challenge or a different brainstorming prompt. Participants rotate through stations, building on ideas from previous visitors. The physical movement helps stimulate creative thinking, and the station format prevents fixation on single approaches.
Real-World Example
Product development brainwalk: Station 1: User needs, Station 2: Technical possibilities, Station 3: Business model, Station 4: Competitive advantages, Station 5: Implementation challenges. Teams spend 10 minutes at each station, building on previous groups' ideas. Cross-pollination between stations often generates breakthrough insights.
How to Apply
Set up 4-6 stations around room with large papers and markers. Each station has different prompt or perspective. Small groups (2-3 people) rotate every 10-15 minutes. Read previous ideas and build on them. Use different colors for each rotation. After all rotations, synthesize ideas across stations. Look for themes that emerged at multiple stations.