A group you belong to decides to use "brainstorming" to identify some creative solutions to a problem.What rules should your group follow? And what research findings would you cite to try to talk them out of their decision?

The rules for brainstorming that our group should follow include:

1. Encouraging all members to participate and contribute their ideas without judgment or criticism.
2. Allowing for free-flowing and spontaneous idea generation.
3. Building on each other's ideas and being open to different perspectives.
4. Setting a time limit for the brainstorming session to keep the focus and energy high.
5. Recording all ideas without evaluation or discussion until the end of the session.

If I were to try to talk the group out of their decision to use brainstorming, I would cite research findings that suggest brainstorming may not always be the most effective method for generating creative solutions. For example, studies have shown that group brainstorming can lead to social loafing, where some members may not fully engage or contribute their ideas. Additionally, research has found that individuals may come up with more and better ideas when they brainstorm alone rather than in a group setting. I would also point to the potential for groupthink, where the pressure to conform to the group's ideas can stifle individual creativity. Instead, I might suggest alternative methods such as individual idea generation followed by group discussion and evaluation.