The Headstand method

ACTIVITY TYPE

DESCRIPTION

This method is reversing challenges or questions in order to examine with the group everything that should not be done. Later, the findings on what should not be done are turned around and therefore become solutions. The method also called “Reverse brainstorming”, functions as a nice ice-breaker.

The headstand method is about imagining the worst-case scenario. Instead of thinking about how to get farmers to participate the fastest, the headstand method does the opposite. The question here is therefore: How to get rid of farmers as quickly as possible? 

The idea behind it: Many people find it easier to seek and find an explanation for problems or negative things than to develop new ideas. The Headstand method does exactly that and that is a clear advantage. It is fun and stimulates creativity without building up pressure to succeed. The participants do not necessarily have to arrive at positive solutions.

Therefore, this type of brainstorming works even without a lot of previous knowledge and can be applied immediately even by inexperienced groups of participants. 

The Headstand method is about imagining the worst-case scenario. Instead of thinking about how to get farmers to participate as more efficient as possible, the Headstand method does the opposite. The question could be: How to get rid of farmers as quickly as possible? 

HOW TO USE IT ONLINE  

Use the Jamboard, Whiteboard or similar e-tool to collect the ideas. Use separate e-rooms for discussions for larger groups.

RESOURCES NEEDED

SUITABLE   FOR  

Medium and small groups 

HOW TO DO IT  

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CHALLENGIES 

MORE INFORMATION

https://www.toolshero.com/creativity/reverse-brainstorming/

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