How to Use the Reverse Brainstorming Tool - Deepstash

How to Use the Reverse Brainstorming Tool

  • Identify the problem and write it down.
  • Reverse the problem. Ask how you can cause the problem (instead of how you can solve the problem)
  • Brainstorm the reverse problem to produce reverse solution ideas. Accept all ideas at this stage.
  • Now reverse your brainstormed ideas into solution ideas for the original problem or challenge.
  • Evaluate these solution ideas. Can you see a potential solution?

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