what is brain storming

Brainstorming is a group creativity technique used to find a conclusion for a specific problem by gathering a list of ideas spontaneously contributed by its members. It is a method of generating ideas and sharing knowledge to solve a particular commercial or technical problem, in which participants are encouraged to think without interruption. Brainstorming encourages free thinking and allows for all ideas to be voiced without judgment, fostering an open and innovative environment. The technique requires intensive, freewheeling discussion in which every member of the group is encouraged to think aloud and suggest as many ideas as possible based on their diverse knowledge. Brainstorming combines an informal approach to problem-solving with lateral thinking, which is a method for developing new concepts to solve problems by looking at them in innovative ways. Some common methods of brainstorming include mind mapping, writing down the steps needed to get from Point A to Point B, "teleporting" yourself to a different time and place, putting yourself in other people’s shoes to imagine how they might solve a problem, and "superstorming," or using a hypothetical superpower such as X-ray vision to solve a problem. Brainstorming can be done individually or in a group setting.