Collaboration Barriers in Small Groups
The most common barrier to creativity that includes a fixed mindset that prevents researching new ideas
fear of failure
This event allows group members to explore and express their creativity through various artistic mediums and bring fresh innovations to the group.
Workshopping
When it comes to idea-sharing, what psychological barrier occurs when groups members individually withhold potentially valuable ideas, all due to the fear of being criticized or rejected?
Fear of judgement
What step in the problem-solving process involves defining the issue that is to be addressed and understanding its underlying causes?
Problem identification
This technique involves generating as many ideas as possible without evaluating them at the start, which helps to encourage quantity over quality.
Brainstorming
What barrier comes up when unresolved conflicts, tensions, or negative emotions within the group prevent the trust, cooperation, and effective communication that is needed between group members?
Emotional discord
What step in the group creativity process involves evaluating and selecting the most promising ideas created by the team for further development or execution?
Idea evaluation
What communication skill involves listening to other group member's ideas, coming up with constructive feedback, and building and sharing insights?
Active listening
What approach to problem-solving within a group involves breaking down a complex issue into smaller, more manageable parts to analyze and develop solutions?
Decomposition
What communication skill involves actively listening to other group member's ideas without judgment and being receptive to diverse viewpoints?
Open-mindedness
What communication barrier happens when individuals in a group have different interpretations of the same message, which tends to lead to misunderstandings?
Semantic noise
What technique involves providing helpful judgement and suggestions for improvement in a positive, encouraging manner, which emphasizes their strengths and their potential areas for growth?
Constructive feedback
What group and environmental practice focuses on creating an environment that encourages open communication, collaboration, and encouragement to free flow ideas?
Fostering innovation culture
Which method includes the identifying and the analyzing of a potential risk and potential solutions are discussed before making a decision?
Risk analysis
What is the name of the visual tool often used to represent ideas and concepts in a non-linear format, in which aids in brainstorming and organizing group member's thoughts.
mind map
This term is related back to when individuals in a group tend to conform to the group's consensus, often suppressing dissenting opinions.
Groupthink
What is the environment within a group that fosters open communication and mutual respect, which is instrumental to creativity and innovation?
Creative climate
What method includes the presentation of a problem to the group and asking each member to independently come up with ideas, which are then shared and discussed collectively?
Nominal Group Technique
What problem-solving technique encourages thinking about a problem from multiple perspectives to create a wide range of potential solutions?
Divergent-thinking
What is the name of the technique used in brainstorming where criticism is taken out in order to encourage the free flow of ideas?
Deferred-judgement
What barrier comes up when individuals in a group feel intimidated by hierarchical structures, which tends to lead to the reluctance to speak up or challenge authority?
Power distance
This technique involves spontaneous, unscripted communication among group members, which encourages and promotes quick thinking, adaptability, and creativity.
Improvising
When it comes to idea-sharing, what approach involves leveraging the collective intelligence of a group to create, clarify, and execute creative solutions?
Crowdsourcing
What term best describes the level at which a solution effectively addresses the underlying problem at hand and achieves the desired outcomes?
Group solution efficacy
What digital platform allows users to post ideas, comment on other group member's contributions, and collaborate on projects?
Collaboration software