Abstract
Sharing ideas in groups is often a key component of meetings of groups or teams in organizations. This process is typically not optimal because of the negative social factors that inhibit the sharing process, such as social loafing, evaluation apprehension, low performance norms, or production blocking. The literature on brainstorming has focused on ways to enhance the effectiveness of the idea-sharing process. Performance feedback, a focus on quantity without concern for evaluation, and challenging goals can increase the number of ideas generated by both individuals and groups. The use of electronic and writing modalities, alternating individual and group ideation, using task-relevant diversity, and training are some approaches that have been found to be particularly effective for group ideation. Unless organizations or practitioners follow the guidelines suggested, they are not likely to tap the creative potential of their groups or teams.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Open Innovation |
Subtitle of host publication | Academic and Practical Perspectives on the Journey from Idea to Market |
Editors | Arthur B. Markman |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Chapter | 3 |
Pages | 43-70 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780199374441 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |