Brainstorming Technique for Community Development, Introduction
The Brainstorm Session
by
Phil Bartle, PhD

Module Introduction

Documents Included in this Brainstorm Module
 Brainstorming Principles and Procedures, overall sketch;
 . can be a Handout;
 A Visit with the Brainstorm; Notes for the Facilitator,
 . aimed at trainers in training;
 The Brainstorm Session; Notes for the Participant,
 . should read prior to a session.

Structured group decision making

 The brainstorm session is a special kind of training process.
 Unlike many kinds of orthodox training, its purpose is not to
 transfer information or skills; it is aimed at the group of
 participants making group decisions. It is part of a wider process
 of capacity building, leading to organizing for (1) decision making
 and for (2) action. (Of course, both facilitator and participants
 will learn things as a result of the session).

 In this module, the brainstorm documents are separated into
 different web pages. They include:
 Brainstorming Principles and Procedures (overall sketch; can be
 used as a handout);
 A Visit with the Brainstorm; Notes for the facilitator (aimed at
 trainers in training);
 The Brainstorm Session; Notes for the Participant (should be read
 prior to a session).

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Updated: 2003 April 12