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Notebooking
Notebooking is a medium- or long-term brainstorming process, the notebooking technique makes use of an extended period of time to develop thoughts and ideas on a project. The technique comes for Dr. John Haefele, a research chemist for Proctor and Gamble, who developed more than 100 patents during his career.
Begin a notebook on your project. On page one write a short summary of what you are trying to do, solve or create. Using simple brainstorming techniques to write down just one idea each day. The desirable attribute of notebooking is the inevitable incubation and exposure to additional input on the idea that occurs over time. At the end of a predetermined period of time--usually one to three months--go through the notebook and choose the one or two best ideas.
Action Ideas.
- Trends. At completion, also look through the notebook for trends--is there a theme or direction that many of the ideas have in common? Do you sense a change in your thought patterns over time--from what and to what?
- Comparison. Another option for notebooking is for several individuals to create separate notebooks based on the same beginning summary statement. At the conclusion, share your multiple notebooks, looking for standout ideas and similarities.
- Growth. Notebooking is a great way to notice personal or professional growth over time as you work on a project. Look for areas in your brainstorming where God opens up doors or new forks of thought. Is He trying to teach you something through the process?
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