Concepts from Random Words n Select a random stimulus (object, word, picture) and use it to provoke new ideas.
Step 1. Decide on Question FOCUS
Step 1. Decide on Question FOCUS New ways to recognise employee performance
Step 2. Pick a random word FOCUS New ways to recognise employee performance RANDOM WORD
Step 2. Pick a random word FOCUS New ways to recognise employee performance RANDOM WORD Kitchen
Step 3. Identify 4 related ideas FOCUS New ways to recognise employee performance RANDOM WORD Kitchen eating toaster Activity centre chef
Step 4. Discard random word FOCUS New ways to recognise employee performance RANDOM WORD Kitchen eating toaster Activity centre chef
Step 4. Discard random word FOCUS New ways to recognise employee performance eating toaster Activity centre chef
Step 5. Generate ideas FOCUS eating New ways to recognise employee performance toaster Activity centre chef
Step 5. Generate ideas FOCUS eating New ways to recognise employee performance toaster Activity centre chef A monthly recognition dinner with the CEO
Step 5. Generate ideas FOCUS eating New ways to recognise employee performance toaster Activity centre chef A monthly recognition dinner with the CEO - Pop into employee office with a prize - Toast employee
Step 5. Generate ideas FOCUS eating New ways to recognise employee performance toaster A monthly recognition dinner with the CEO - Pop into employee office with a prize - Toast employee Activity centre chef Arrange colleagues to have a party and thank employee
Step 5. Generate ideas FOCUS eating New ways to recognise employee performance toaster A monthly recognition dinner with the CEO - Pop into employee office with a prize - Toast employee Activity centre chef Arrange colleagues to have a party and thank employee Provide free catering for a week