1. Ideal group size is 5-7 people.

2. Expression of ideas should be spontaneous.

3. Quantity and variety are essential.

4. Group should allow for the combination and improvement of ideas.

5. One member serves as the secretary and records ideas.

6. A moderator or leader can keep the meeting on track.

7. Meetings should not be too structured, as brainstorming should be spontaneous.

Have you ever been involved in a brainstorming session, and if so, was it effective in accomplishing the meeting objective?