SmartStorming ® Leader

2 days

This intensive, hands-on program covers all the basic principles in SmartStorming ® 1.0, plus provides greater, in-depth training for applying the skills, tools and techniques necessary for leading highly productive and rewarding group ideation sessions, time after time. Participants will learn a range of proven, innovative ideation techniques guaranteed to dramatically boost their group’s output of fresh new ideas.

SmartStorming ® Leader training was designed to be a state-of-the-art learning experience. It combines advanced, yet easy-to-understand ideation principles with enjoyable group exercises and activities that stimulate deep learning and immediate real-world application.

SmartStorming ® Leader training is one of the best investments you can make in sharpening your company’s competitive edge.

How you will benefit

  • Build a leadership style that inspires “out-of-the-box” thinking
  • Master the art of “experience design” for super-successful sessions
  • Discover skills and techniques for boosting a group’s “Creative Yield”
  • Transform any group into a single “collaborative mind”
  • Avoid false starts, mishaps, and off-strategy distractions
  • Identify and eliminate beliefs and assumptions that can limit creativity
  • Eliminate confusion and subjectivity when evaluating ideas
  • Dramatically improve your group’s track-record for implementing ideas

What you will learn

  • The SmartStorming ® pre-planning process
  • Techniques for engaging the “silent thinkers”
  • How to keep sessions on-track, on-strategy, and on-time
  • Ways to “Stock the Creative Pond”
  • Techniques for getting groups off to fast-starts
  • How to steer your group’s exploration of ideas with confidence
  • The art of asking powerful, thought-provoking questions
  • How to ignite spontaneous “Popcorning” of ideas
  • 3-D Ideation ®, including 7 proven ideation techniques that get results
  • How to quickly organize and select the best ideas
  • How to effectively establish next steps and follow-through
  • Understand
  • Lead
  • Inspire
  • Spark
  • Elevate
“The program has helped my team dramatically improve
the outcome of their brainstorming session. When compared to other sessions that are conducted in the “traditional method,” the difference is like night and day!”
— Markus V., Group Creative Director

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