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Lean & Agile Playbook v.2.01 – modified MAY2016
Brain Writing
An efficient form of brainstorming that promotes inclusion and active engagement of all
participants. Brain Writing is a powerful and effective tool for generating a lot of information
in a short amount of time. In brain writing, everyone spends a short amount of time writing
their ideas down. All ideas are then presented, reviewed, and discussed by the group or
team.
Steps:
1) Provide participants with blank
Post-It notes and markers/pens
2) Announce the topic(s) that you
want to cover
3) “Time block” the writing exercise
(typically 3-4 minutes)
4) Participants use the Post-It notes
to write down their thoughts about
the topic and stick them in a central
location (wall, white board, etc.)
5) Once time expires or the writing
stops take a moment to group
similar comments or ideas together
6) Review the results with the group
7) Determine next steps
*It’s common to do multiple Brain Writing
activities in 1 session or meeting.