Brainstorming and Critical Thinking in the Planning Process

There is a very subtle distinction between keeping brain storming on target with the topic and stifling the creative process. Go for quantity, not quality. Often you won't know what's a good idea until you have it. The final stage of planning comes down to decisions about the application of real work in order to actually get the project moving. This will make you honest about all kinds of things that are generally thought of as projects.