diverge · Ideation · 15–30 min · 2-40 people · medium energy
Idoarrt
Idoarrt is a rapid ideation technique that encourages participants to generate a high volume of ideas quickly and without judgment. It's effective for sparking creativity and uncovering novel solutions by breaking down mental barriers.
When to use Idoarrt
Use Idoarrt when you need to generate a large number of ideas in a short amount of time, especially when facing a complex problem or a creative block.
What it solves
Lack of creative ideas, fear of judgment inhibiting idea sharing.
How to run Idoarrt, step by step
- Introduce the problem or challenge. (2 minutes)
- Explain the Idoarrt process: generate as many ideas as possible without censoring or judging. (3 minutes)
- Individual ideation: Each participant writes down ideas on sticky notes, one idea per note. (10 minutes)
- Share ideas: Participants share their ideas by posting them on a whiteboard or virtual board. (5 minutes)
- Briefly review the collection of ideas. (5 minutes)
Materials needed
- Sticky notes
- Timer
- Whiteboard or Miro board
Facilitator tips
- Encourage quantity over quality during the ideation phase.
- Remind participants to build on each other's ideas.
Common pitfalls
- Participants getting stuck on one idea: Encourage them to move on and generate more.
- Dominant voices overshadowing others: Ensure everyone has a chance to share.
Variations
- Use different colored sticky notes for different categories of ideas.
- Combine Idoarrt with other ideation techniques like brainstorming or mind mapping.
Running it online or hybrid
Use a collaborative whiteboard tool like Miro or Mural for virtual sticky note brainstorming.
What it produces
A collection of diverse ideas captured on sticky notes or a digital whiteboard.
Origin
From Mischief Makers Facilipedia — source
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