Time: 1 Hour -2 Hours
STEP 1: In a team meeting, describe the purpose of the Big Ideas work session. Be sure to mention the following:
- This is an opportunity to share your ideas to improve the team
- This is a brainstorming session—there are no bad ideas.
STEP 2: With the team, brainstorm improvement ideas using the following categories:
STEP 3: Categorize each idea into one of three groups:
Great Idea—Implement the idea with speed
Idea has Potential—Further investigation is needed before taking action
Mixed Review—Table the idea for now
STEP 4: Assign an “Idea Sponsor” for each idea, identifying what actions will be taken and when they are due.
STEP 5: Schedule the next Big Ideas meeting to review the progress on each idea, and add any new “Big Ideas”. Determine how well the team followed through on their assigned actions, and determine what additional actions must be taken.
