Brainstorming Leadership Activity

Brainstorming is the process of creative thinking. Brainstorming is a commonly used problem solving tool.

There are some key components to brainstorming:

1. Clear statement of the problem or challenge. It should be written down so it is visible for all group members.
2. The leader or recorder of the brainstorming session should provide the group with a detailed history of the problem or challenge. This insight will help guide the brainstorming process.
3. Every idea during the brainstorming is acceptable and should not be judged by the group.
4. During a brainstorming session you are looking for quantity not quality.
5. Allow the group to piggy back off the ideas of other members. There should be a free flow of thoughts.
6. Set a time limit for brainstorming sessions. There needs to be a clear beginning and end to the process.

Brainstorming is a great opportunity to involve students who tend to be less vocal. It is a chance to have their ideas and thoughts validated in a less intimidating environment. Many times your quiet students have great ideas, In addition, brainstorming is a great way to stimulate discussion amongst your class.

There is a number of ways to conduct brainstorming sessions. Brainstorming can work for a large class 30-40 students, but you may find that a few students will dominate the discussion. Therefore, you may think about arranging your students in groups of six. This will ensure that everyone is involved in the brainstorming process. Be sure that every group has a recorder for the brainstorming session.

Brainstorming discussions for your ASB?

1. How will your ASB ensure that all students in the school are recognized as special?
2. What are some things your ASB can do to curb “freak’ dancing on campus?
3. What is your Homecoming theme going to be?
4. How should your ASB construct the student body budget?
5. What community service projects should your ASB be involved in?
 

SHARE YOUR STUDENT ACTIVITY IDEAS

Share your student activity and leadership ideas! This site is intended to be an idea share resource for middle school / high school student body presidents, student councils, activities directors, school advisors and student leaders nation-wide. Tell us how we can make this guide more helpful to you. Send us tips on how we can improve this free online resource or convey us your very own student activities! Please submit your student activity and leadership ideas below!