What is brainstorming?

Brainstorming is a creative technique for generating ideas. It is done in a group. The goal is to find as many ideas and answers to a problem or question as possible. Sometimes people call it brainstorming when they sit down and think on their own, which is strictly speaking not the case. The most important rules, how it arose and many other useful information are collected in the following:

• History of Brainstorming
  Who invented brainstorming and how did it start its triumphal march?
• Brainstorming Rules
  How do you set-up a successful brainstorming and what the rules do all participants need to adhere to?
• Brainstorming Tips
  Some tips for advanced users, on how to get the most out of tricider.
• Benefits of Brainstorming
  What are the benefits of brainstorming? Useful if you want time to convince someone to participate.
• Brainstorming Critics
  What do scientists think about brainstorming and how does one conduct a session to offset the negative aspects.
• Brainstorming Techniques
  Make your session something very special.