Describe as many techniques as you can recall for stimulating creative thinking during a discussion.

What will be an ideal response?

1. Defer evaluation and ask group members to do the same.
2. Try brainstorming and other creativity-enhancing techniques.
3. Encourage the group to search for more alternatives.
4. Be alert to suggestions that open up new areas of thinking; then pose a general question about the new area. (1 point each, up to total of 5)