Creative ideation techniques systematic brainstorming

Generate breakthrough creative ideas using structured ideation methods. Divergent techniques: 1. Traditional brainstorming: 'yes, and' mentality, no criticism, quantity over quality, aim for 50+ ideas in 30 minutes. 2. SCAMPER method: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse. 3. Mind mapping: central concept with radiating branches, visual connections between ideas. 4. Random word technique: combine random word with challenge for unexpected associations. Convergent techniques: 1. Dot voting: participants vote on most promising ideas. 2. 2x2 matrix: plot ideas on impact vs. effort axes. 3. Six thinking hats: evaluate ideas from different perspectives (logical, emotional, creative, cautious, optimistic, process). 4. COCD box: track ideas through Concepts, Opportunities, Concerns, Do next steps. Session structure: warm-up exercise (5 min), divergent phase (25 min), convergent phase (20 min), next steps (10 min). Documentation: capture all ideas, photograph session outputs, assign follow-up owners.