Brainwriting: How to Neutralize the Loudmouths

What was the main objective of the offsite meeting?

• To evaluate past sales performance

• To train new employees

• To brainstorm ways to increase sales

• To conduct a team-building exercise

How does brain writing differ from brainstorming?

• Brain writing is a solo activity

• Brain writing focuses on written idea generation

• Brain writing allows for interruptions

• Brain writing involves oral idea generation

What was the purpose of not allowing participants to sign their ideas?

• To save time

• To ensure a meritocracy of ideas

• To make it a popularity contest

• To encourage competition

What was the outcome of the brain writing session?

• The dominant members took over

• The session was deemed unsuccessful

• The quiet members were energized

• No new ideas were generated

What did the team use to vote on the ideas?

• Ballots

• Post-it notes

• Hand signals

• Verbal agreement