Suggested time: 30 min.
You have lots of different ideas. Let’s see if there are any connections. Sometimes, two average ideas can combine together to make one great idea!
Resources
Sticky notes
A lot of them!
A timer for the class
Any kind of timer will do. Better if it’s visible.
Markers, texters or pens
One per person
Large sheets of paper
(A3/A2 or similar) or plenty of writable wall space.
Follow these steps
Step 1: Review
Read all of your team’s ideas.
Step 2: Mix and match
Move ideas together in different ways. Mix and match them. You may find that many of your ideas have similarities. Bring your individual ideas into a combined solution.
Step 3: Discuss combinations
Discuss each move that a group member makes to an idea. Why do certain ideas go together or apart?
Step 4: Copy
Make a copy of an idea if you would like to see it in two places. Stop when your team is happy with the result and you have a few good ideas to take forward.