1. Is a technique for tapping the creative thinking of a team to generate and clarify a list of ideas, problems and issues. [1]
2. Is used to identify possible solutions to problems and potential opportunities for improvement. [1]
3. In applying brainstorming, two phases are involved:
a. the generation phase (diverging phase) the facilitator reviews the guidelines for brainstorming and the purpose of the brainstorming session, then the team members generate the list of ideas. The objective is to generate as many ideas as possible.
b. the clarification phase (converging phase) the team reviews the list of ideas to make sure that everyone understands all ideas. The evaluation of ideas will occur when the brainstorming session is completed. [1]
Brainstorming is used to identify possible solutions to problems and potential opportunities for improvement. Brainstorming is a technique for tapping the creative thinking of a team to generate and clarify a list of ideas, problems and issues. In applying brainstorming, two phases are involved: \\
a) the generation phase (diverging phase) the facilitator reviews the guidelines for brainstorming and the purpose of the brainstorming session,then the team members generate the list of ideas. The objective is to generate as many ideas as possible.
b) the clarification phase (converging phase)the team reviews the list of ideas to make sure that everyone understands all ideas.
The evaluation of ideas will occur when the brainstorming session is completed. [12]
Sources
1. IACS International Association of Classification Societies LTD
12. MSC/Circ.1023-MEPC/Circ.392 Formal Safety Assessment
