An idea wheel is a visual brainstorming tool that places a central concept in the middle and branches related themes around it. Use an idea wheel to expand a topic, reveal connections, organize thoughts, and choose which ideas deserve further development.
Rapid brainstorming is a time-boxed method for generating, organizing, and selecting ideas in a short session. A 10-minute format can keep teams focused when they use a specific prompt, separate generation from evaluation, and reserve time for choosing next steps.
Visual brainstorming techniques use maps, notes, diagrams, and other spatial formats to help teams generate and connect ideas. This guide covers 13 methods, including mind mapping, brainwriting, reverse brainstorming, and affinity mapping, so you can choose a format for your goal.