First text:
"Anita wisely suggests that they just start writing down all the ideas that come into their heads..."
"...Anita and Tucker made use of a brainstorming technique. Brainstorming is valuable when a creative idea is needed and ideas are difficult to generate."
"First, set the tone by reminding people not to criticize anyone’s ideas so that no one feels uncomfortable giving wild suggestions, which can sometimes turn out to be the best ones. Next, try out several brainstorming tools and see which works most effectively. For example, try having everyone write ideas down individually and then compare thoughts aloud. Another option is to start by using a “brain dumping” technique, where you simply write every thought that comes into your head for five minutes, no matter how unrelated to the topic it may seem."
"A more extreme method of brainstorming is called “reversing,” which starts by taking a thought and reversing it."
"...play around with ideas until some start to stick."
Second text :
"The problem with groupthink is that group members start to overvalue unity and hesitate to oppose popular opinion. The negative result is that alternate ideas are not even considered and flaws in the popular plan are not discussed."
"Furthermore, many people simply want to be agreeable so that they are accepted and liked by the group. The problem with this mindset is that it often yields poor results."
"Ultimately, a group needs to make a decision to value and listen to everyone’s opinions in order to avoid groupthink."