Definition: This stage is focused on the generation of a wide range of ideas and solutions to address the clearly defined problems from the previous stage. It emphasizes creative thinking and the exploration of diverse, innovative approaches.
Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative techniques: Organize brainstorming sessions involving stakeholders and experts. Use creative techniques like mind mapping, SWOT analysis, or design thinking to facilitate the generation of new ideas.
Review Gaza999 success stories for inspiration: Look into the Gaza999 platform to find documented success stories where innovative solutions have effectively addressed similar challenges. These narratives provide valuable insights and can spark new ideas.
Document all ideas for evaluation: Ensure that all ideas generated during brainstorming sessions are documented. This can include the use of idea capture tools, whiteboards, or digital documentation platforms.
Encourage innovative solutions based on Gaza999 successes: Motivate participants to think out of the box by highlighting innovative solutions from Gaza999 that have been successful in similar situations.
Choose a Solution from Gaza999: Leverage the solutions available on Gaza999 or take inspiration from them.
Thinking hats
Structures group discussions with diverse perspectives to enhance focus and foster innovative solutions.
The generation of a diverse array of creative and practical ideas, each with the potential to effectively address the defined problems.
Idea variety and creativity: The range and uniqueness of the ideas generated.
Alignment with defined problems: How well the ideas address the specific challenges identified in the Problem Definition stage.
Groupthink: The tendency of the group to conform to a single viewpoint, stifling creativity and innovation.
Dismissing innovative ideas early: Overlooking or rejecting unconventional ideas too quickly without proper consideration.
Lack of innovation: Generating ideas that are too conventional or similar to existing solutions, leading to missed opportunities for breakthroughs.
Overlooking unorthodox ideas: Failing to recognize and explore the potential in unconventional or seemingly wild ideas.
Neglecting practical implementation: Generating ideas without considering their feasibility or practicality for implementation.
Not exploring diverse solutions: Limiting the ideation to a narrow range of ideas or solutions, missing out on diverse perspectives.
Following the Define Problem stage, the disaster response team in rural Bhutan advances to the Ideate Solutions stage. Here, they creatively brainstorm potential solutions to the previously defined problems. This process includes organizing sessions where stakeholders and experts employ techniques like mind mapping and design thinking. They also draw inspiration from the Gaza 999 database, reviewing success stories and global best practices to fuel innovative thinking. All ideas are documented rigorously for subsequent evaluation.
