Run better online brainstorming sessions
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Gather references and import data from spreadsheets automatically. Build the vision with sticky notes, drawings, diagrams, images, docs, and gifs, with access from any device.
Run a brainstorm session, even remotely
Facilitate brainstorm sessions where everyone can participate regardless of their location.
Accelerate innovation
The best ideas often arise when you give them a little breathing room. Miro's infinite canvas is up to the task, offering teams the space and tools they need for blue-sky thinking.
Why Miro is the perfect brainstorming tool
Uncover the best ideas
Democratize creation and discover the best ideas with anonymous voting. Stay organized and ensure nothing falls through the cracks with keyword search, tagging, clustering, and mind mapping.
Your idea management platform
Maintain a single source of truth and understand the “why” behind decisions. Keep your brainstorming board as a reference for future ideations, and improve processes and planning.
Become an advocate
Steer the ideation process across the organization. Facilitate workshops where everyone can participate. With Miro's brainstorming tool it’s easy to capture physical boards in seconds with Stickies capture and convert them to fully editable digital sticky notes.
Track progress
Move and track ideas through the pipeline from concept to execution. Use our free brainstorming tool to visualize ideas, draft your action plan, and follow up on the next steps.
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Brainstorming tool FAQs
What tools are needed for virtual brainstorming?
You only need a few tools for a proper virtual brainstorming session: a video conferencing app like Zoom or MS Teams, and a visual workspace like Miro.
What type of brainstorming tools are there?
When it comes to brainstorming, many tools can help generate ideas and encourage creativity. One popular tool is mind mapping, which involves visualizing ideas and how they relate to each other. Another option is free writing, where you jot down any ideas that come to mind without worrying about structure or organization. Additionally, group brainstorming sessions can be effective, allowing team members to bounce ideas off of one another and build on each other's thoughts. Online brainstorming tools, such as the one in Miro, also facilitate sessions among distributed teams. Using a combination of these tools makes it easier to innovate and come up with solutions to many challenges and problems.
What type of questions should one ask during an online brainstorming session?
There are many questions you can ask during your online brainstorming. Try to pose questions that boost creativity and critical thinking. Thought-provoking questions like “what if” could spark a conversation, or associative questions like “what does this remind us of?” might create new connections. If you have a particular topic, focus on specific questions, such as “what’s the goal for the project?”. If you need more inspiration, access Miro Templates Library and select one of the many ready-made templates to run your brainstorming session quickly.
How do you lead an online brainstorming session?
You can lead an online brainstorming session in two ways: individually or as a group. Individual sessions are good if you need to generate many ideas since there is no risk of group thinking or egos coming into play. Group brainstorming sessions are more energetic and fun, often leading to productive discussions and actionable plans. Remember to do it with an open mind no matter how you want to lead your virtual brainstorming.