Bring Brainstorming Online with these 12 Resources

Fact: Visual thinking is a key part of brainstorming.

That’s why, for a lot of people, remote brainstorming sessions may seem unrealistic: being visual can be challenging if your team is not all in the same space. However, with a little forethought, remote brainstorming sessions can be just as productive as in-person meetings.

Remote work is on the rise, and that means that doing creative work at a distance is an important part of our future work practices. Leading creative firms like IDEO are learning to go all-digital, and you can, too.

We understand that the challenge of going digital is fostering the same level of engagement and creativity that face-to-face meetings afford. MURAL was designed to help you bridge that gap.

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Virtual whiteboards and other collaboration tools can change the way you think about remote brainstorming. If you haven’t tried one yet, check out Mural for help with your next remote brainstorming session.

Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised.
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Below are a variety of articles, blog posts, and other resources to get you started.
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1. "7 Brainstorming Techniques to Spark Creative Thinking" by Bryan Kitch at Mural

2. "Virtual Brainstorming: A Guide to Online Ideation" by Bryan Kitch at Mural

3. "Ground rules for brainstorming" by Bryan Kitch at Mural

4. "The simple—and fast—way to brainstorm with remote teams" by Jay Elkerton at Mural

5. "5 strategies for better group brainstorms" by Bryan Kitch at Mural

6. "6 Tips for Facilitating Remote Collaboration Sessions" by Jim Kalbach at Mural

7. "Run a Group Voting Session in Less than 30 Seconds" by Megan Landes at Mural

8. "How to Facilitate a Brainstorming Session" by Bryan Kitch at Mural

9. "New feature: Filters" by Agustin Soler from Mural

10. "25 Brainstorming Questions to Generate Better Ideas" by Bryan Kitch at Mural

11. "How to Encourage Thinking Outside the Box" by Bryan Kitch at Mural

12. "How to Identify the Right Problems to Solve" by Bryan Kitch at Mural
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We recognize, of course, brainstorming is only half of the battle. But a good collaboration session not only elicits good ideas, it also brings teams together.

When done well, remote brainstorming sessions can be just as effective as face-to-face meetings. Virtual whiteboards such as Mural are here to help you and your team do great things, no matter where you are: distance doesn’t have to make a dent in your creative process.

Whether you just want a blank (but infinite) canvas to make your mark or require a more focused and templated approach, Mural has the features you need in an online brainstorming tool to keep everyone engaged.