📝For best brainstorming, cycle through individual idea generation and group idea sharing

For best brainstorming, cycle through individual idea generation and group idea sharing. Start with individual idea generation and proceed to sharing ideas in a group. Sharing may inspire new ideas, so it’s best to return to individual idea generation. Cycle until you’re satisfied with results (or allotted time slot ends).

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• This helps to avoid Production blocking in brainstorming.

• This is consistent with To avoid groupthink, start individually and then merge.