one such process is brainstorming. the brainstorming process can prove quite useful for a committee or group trying to decide ways to best address identified problems. the value of the brainstorming process lies in the fact that it provides a forum wherein creatvity is encouraged and judgment of ideas is suspended, enabling the development of hitherto unthought of solutions. Brainstorming has been used successfully in a variety of scenarios and may be a valuable tool in developing creative ideas. The steps of brainstorming are listed in Figure 12-4.