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Transcript of IW:LEARN TDA/SAP Training Course
IW:LEARNTDA/SAP Training Course
Module 3: Developing the SAP
Section 5: Brainstorming Innovative Ideas, Opportunities and Solutions
+Where are we?
Defining the Vision
Setting goals or status
statements
Brainstorming innovative
ideas
Identifying options or
alternatives
+In this Section you will learn about….
What do we mean by Innovation?
What is brainstorming?
Process for brainstorming innovative ideas, opportunities and solutions
Advice from the field
+What do we mean by innovation?
Any kind of change introduced to a system, regardless of whether it’s a new thing
Could include new policies, projects, programmes, technologies, attitudes etc.
Based on a combination of criteria, such as expected reduction in the impact of the transboundary problems, chances of success, and capacity to sustain the change over the longer term
+What do we mean by innovation?
The purpose of this step in the strategic thinking phase is to brainstorm potential
innovative ideas and opportunities that will target the leverage points, help achieve the
goals, and reduce the impact of each transboundary problem.
+What is brainstorming?
Thee rapid generation and listing of solution ideas without clarification and without evaluation of their merits
Works best with a varied group of people from a range of disciplines and have different backgrounds
Requires a facilitator, a relaxed environment and something on which to write ideas, such as a white-board or a flip chart.
+Brainstorming Guidelines
Defer judgment
Build on each others
ideas
Encourage each other
Go for quantity -
accept everything!
Encourage all ideas -
anything is possible
Avoid linking
names to ideas
+Process for brainstorming innovative ideas, opportunities and solutions….
….that target the leverage points and meet the vision and goals
They could be: innovative “new” ideas Defined as solutions or
interventions “Old” ideas – but with
a new focus
The point is to be as creative as possible during this step
Critical analysis of the proposed ideas or opportunities comes later.
+
….is key to brainstormingand an integral part ofany strategic planning
process
Often limited available resources
Helps to identify which innovative ideas or
opportunities should be considered further
Prioritisation….
+Process for Brainstorming Ideas
Step 1: Identification of innovative ideas and opportunities that target the leverage points and meet the identified vision and goals
Step 2: Identifying Options or Alternatives: Selection of ideas, opportunities or solutions that best meet the needs and realities of the region
+Step 1: Identification of innovative ideas and opportunities
This step can also be successfully be accomplished through a collaborative workshop involving the SAP Development team and supplemented with additional specialists
The workshop can be run during the same meeting that the Vision and goals are identified or during a separate meeting
+Step 2: Identifying Options or Alternatives
The purpose of this step is to identify the ideas, opportunities or solutions that best meet the needs and realities of the region
The outcome will be an table of prioritised alternative ideas, opportunities or solutions that will provide the basis for more detailed in-country consultations and discussions on options or alternatives
+
….is key to brainstormingand an integral part ofany strategic planning
process
Often limited available resources
Helps to identify which innovative ideas or
opportunities should be considered further
Prioritisation….
+Step 2: Identifying Options or Alternatives
The purpose of this step is to identify the ideas, opportunities or solutions that best meet the needs and realities of the region
The outcome will be an table of prioritised alternative ideas, opportunities or solutions that will provide the basis for more detailed in-country consultations and discussions on options or alternatives
This will be discussed in more detail in the next section
+Advice from the Field
Planning is everything. Make sure you and key SAP development team members are familiar with the process before you deliver it.
You will need to set some ground rules before beginning any effective brainstorming session. However, you must be careful not to set the rules so tight that you stifle creativity.
Brainstorming is more than putting people into a room and talking about ideas. You will need to ensure that the discussion focuses in the right direction while supporting a free flow of ideas.
It is not the tool you will use to determine the best solution. Your goal for a brainstorming session is to get as many ideas as possible out in the open. Discussion and analysing these ideas will come later.
+Group Exercise
In groups of 5:
Brainstorm innovative ideas based on: The leverage points The vision The goals
Remember the ‘golden rules of brainstorming’
Timing: 25 minutes
+Brainstorming Guidelines
Defer judgment
Build on each others
ideas
Encourage each other
Go for quantity -
accept everything!
Encourage all ideas -
anything is possible
Avoid linking
names to ideas
+Group Exercise
In groups of 5:
Brainstorm innovative ideas based on: The leverage points The vision The goals
Remember the ‘golden rules of brainstorming’
Timing: 25 minutes