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Sep 1, 2025
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Team Creativity Techniques
Abstract
Dianna and Carl discuss team creativity techniques, especially relating to FMEA.
Key Points
Join Dianna and Carl as they discuss team creativity techniques.
Topics include:
- Boost team creativity: engage all engineers.
- Silent brainstorming and visuals yield diverse ideas.
- Socratic questioning builds thoughtful participation.
- Minimize distractions and manage power for creativity.
- Focused brainstorming solves complex problems.
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Show Notes
This episode of Speaking of Reliability explores fostering creativity within engineering teams, noting that many engineers are introverted and require specific approaches to balance technical and creative skills.
Knowing and effectively utilizing facilitation tools prevents disruptions.
A key technique is silent brainstorming, where individuals independently write down their ideas, often using yellow sticky notes, before sharing. This creates a safe environment for introverts to contribute without immediate judgment, while also managing extroverts, leading to a wider array of ideas.
The Socratic method is a powerful tool to encourage active participation and critical thinking, helping all team members, especially introverts, gain momentum and engagement over multi-day sessions.
It’s also vital to manage power dynamics, such as encouraging managers to attend meetings as participants rather than supervisors, ensuring comfort in speaking freely.
Share your experiences, success stories, and techniques for cultivating creativity within teams! Leave us a comment.
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