In his remarks, the Director of PT SADITA, Drh. Ilsan Arvan Nurgas, stated that the event was a brainstorming session, or rather, an upgrading, soft skills training, and brain refreshment session for employees from non-marketing divisions.
There are several effective ways to ensure a smooth brainstorming session. These include determining the purpose, time, and location, and appointing a leader to ensure a conducive brainstorming session. This also aims to ensure the comfort of each participant. Then, conduct the discussion as comfortably as possible, try to avoid criticism, as the purpose of a brainstorming session is to provide participants with the freedom to express their opinions. The final step is to draw conclusions.
Before discussing the benefits of brainstorming for students, we must first understand the brainstorming methods that students can practice in their learning environment. Brainstorming methods include mind mapping, brainwriting, SWOT analysis, and design charrettes. Of these brainstorming methods, mind mapping is one of the most frequently used.