In 'Gamestorming,' the authors unveil a toolkit of dynamic techniques designed to foster collaboration and innovation in teams. By merging game design and creative thinking, this book transforms meetings into engaging and effective problem-solving sessions. Discover how playful activities can unlock new ideas and stimulate group interactions, challenging the conventional boundaries of brainstorming. With practical exercises and real-world examples, 'Gamestorming' offers a fresh perspective on strategic thinking. Are you ready to revolutionize the way you approach collaboration and unleash the full potential of your team?
By Sunni Brown, Dave Gray, James Macanufo
Published: 2010
""In a world where ideas are currency, gamestorming gives us the platforms to play, collaborate, and innovate together.""
Great things don't happen in a vacuum. But creating an environment for creative thinking and innovation can be a daunting challenge. How can you make it happen at your company? The answer may surprise you: gamestorming. This book includes more than 80 games to help you break down barriers, communicate better, and generate new ideas, insights, and strategies. The authors have identified tools and techniques from some of the world's most innovative professionals, whose teams collaborate and make great things happen. This book is the result: a unique collection of games that encourage engagement and creativity while bringing more structure and clarity to the workplace. Find out why -- and how -- with Gamestorming. Overcome conflict and increase engagement with team-oriented games Improve collaboration and communication in cross-disciplinary teams with visual-thinking techniques Improve understanding by role-playing customer and user experiences Generate better ideas and more of them, faster than ever before Shorten meetings and make them more productive Simulate and explore complex systems, interactions, and dynamics Identify a problem's root cause, and find the paths that point toward a solution
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Sunni Brown is an acclaimed author, speaker, and visual thinker, best known for her innovative approach to communication and creativity. She is the author of the bestselling book 'The Doodle Revolution', which explores the power of doodling as a tool for learning, engagement, and problem-solving. Her work emphasizes the importance of visual thinking in both individual and collaborative settings. Brown's writing style is characterized by its accessibility and practicality, making complex ideas understandable and applicable to a wide audience. Through her engaging narratives and insights, she inspires readers to tap into their creativity and rethink traditional approaches to learning and communication.
Dave Gray is a distinguished author and thought leader in the field of visual thinking and design. He is best known for his influential books, including "Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers," co-authored with Sunni Brown and James Macanufo, which explores the use of games in the innovation process. His other notable works include "The Connected Company," which discusses the principles of building organizations that thrive in the modern, interconnected world. Gray's writing style is characterized by clarity, practicality, and a focus on visual communication, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience.
James Macanufo is an acclaimed author known for his engaging and thought-provoking narratives. His notable works include 'The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Organizations', 'Digital and Social Media Marketing in a Small Business', and 'Simple Solutions for the Business Owner'. Macanufo's writing is characterized by its clarity and accessibility, making complex subjects understandable for a wide audience. With a background in business and a passion for storytelling, he weaves practical insights into captivating prose.
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