What is a reverse brainstorming template?
A reverse brainstorming template helps your team identify potential problems and obstacles by brainstorming what could go wrong and then developing solutions to prevent those issues.
Who can use this template?
Project managers and organizations can use this reverse brainstorming template to uncover hidden risks or inefficiencies in their business processes or projects.
How to use this template
- Start by defining the problem you want to solve. Example: How can we improve employee productivity?
- Reverse the problem statement. Example: How can we decrease employee productivity?
- Brainstorm ideas that would lead to the reversed problem statement. Example: Introduce more interruptions and distractions.
- Once you have a bunch of ideas, review them and consider how they can be turned around to solve the original problem. Identify potential solutions, issues, and improvements based on the reversed ideas. Example: To avoid distractions and boost productivity, consider implementing strategies to reduce interruptions in the workplace.