Lotus Blossom
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The Lotus Blossom tool is a structured brainstorming technique designed to explore ideas in depth by breaking them down into sub-themes around a central concept. This method encourages detailed thinking and the expansion of initial ideas into more refined and actionable insights.
In the Lotus Blossom exercise, the central theme or problem is placed in the middle of the central grid. Surrounding this central theme, fill in related ideas or sub-themes. Each sub-theme then becomes the centre of its own Lotus Blossom, further breaking down into more specific ideas. This iterative process helps uncover deeper insights and innovative solutions.
How to use the lotus blossom:
Begin by writing the main theme or problem in the center of the Lotus Blossom diagram.
Fill in the surrounding squares with related ideas or sub-themes.
For each sub-theme, create a new Lotus Blossom and repeat the process, breaking down the ideas further.
Continue expanding until a comprehensive network of ideas is formed.
Review the results to identify actionable solutions.
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