Generic Brainstorming Process Steps

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This slide lays out a brainstorming process as a descending staircase of seven rounded boxes, linked by elbow arrows, with a return arrow looping from Critical Concerns back to Idea Generation. The steps run from background information and problem definition through idea generation, idea selection and advantages and disadvantages to critical concerns and the action plan. Short checkmark notes beside several steps give rules for the group, such as framing the problem as a question or holding no discussion. Use it to guide a workshop or explain a team ideation method. Step names, notes and box colors can be edited.