Groupstorm is a decision-making framework designed to replace traditional group brainstorming with a more efficient 'working alone together' approach. It eliminates the 'loudest voice' bias and ensures every team member's ideas are heard and evaluated fairly.
The process begins with a clear, specific question. The Decider (session owner) defines the goal and provides any necessary background context. A well-framed question is crucial for a successful session.
This is the 'working alone together' part. Participants generate ideas individually and in silence. Each person writes multiple answers as private drafts. Silence prevents influence and groupthink.
All ideas are revealed anonymously on the board. Participants review the notes in silence and place votes (usually 2-3) on their favorite ideas. This identifies the team's collective preferences without the need for debate.
The silence ends. The team briefly discusses the top-voted ideas. This is not about reaching consensus, but about ensuring the Decider understands the reasoning behind the team's favorites.
The Decider makes the final choice. They can choose to follow the group's votes or pick a different option based on the information gathered. The process ends with a clear, actionable outcome.
Groupstorm is built for collaboration. Use the 'Team Members' section on your dashboard to invite colleagues to your organization.