6 Alternatives to Brainstorming

1. Brainwriting: generating new ideas in writing rather than orally -> add ideas to circulating list
2. Synectics (? no def. in book)
3. nominal-group technique (NGT): a face-to-face group session is prefaced by a nominal-group phase during which individuals work alone to generate ideas
4. Electronic brainstorming (EBS): using computer-based communication methods such as online discussions and real-time e-mail
5. Delphi technique: repeated assessment of members' opinions via surveys and questionnaires
6. Buzz groups (? no def. in book)