1. Brainstorming is an activity that helps you generate possible solutions to a problem. There are many good brainstorming activities on the Internet. One site is located at: www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/authoring/studio/guidebook/brain.html. This site has a step-by-step approach to brainstorming. How does brainstorming help groups generate solutions to a problem? Why is withholding criticism during brainstorming so important?

2. The Internet contains many exercises to help groups build cohesion. Two such sites are located at: http://www.teambuildingproductions.com/newsletter.htm and http://www.businessballs.com/teambuildinggames.htm. Analyze two or three of these activities. Will they help groups build cohesion? Why or why not?