Decision-Making Techniques for Managers: Kaleidoscope Brainstorming

"Creativity is not something one learns as much as it is an attitude one maintains. Moreover, creativity is not something that happens on schedule."- Vinton Cerf, Senior Vice President, MCI. Brainstorming is defined as a method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously contribute ideas (dictionary.com). The purpose of this paper is to analyze how Kaleidoscope Brainstorming can be used as a decision-making technique and illustrate the effectiveness …

…encouraged to use empathy to accurately portray what other members are feeling and thinking. Kaleidoscope Brainstorming can help teams or groups build strong, solid relationships and awareness of others through detailed steps of cognition. References: Chapman, A. (2006) Kaleidoscope Brainstorming Process. Retrieved April 29, 2006 from www.betterbusiness.com Dictionary.com. Brainstorming. Retrieved April 30, 2006 from online database www.dictionary.com ICFAI University Press. (2006). Creativity at the Workplace. Retrieved April 29, 2006 from http://www.icfaipress.org/books/CreativityatWork_Cont.asp.