How To Generate Unique Ideas? October 5, 2022 Are you struggling to come up with new and unique ideas? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to generate original ideas, but there are some things you can do to help yourself. First, try to come up with a list of potential ideas. Once you have a list, you can start to narrow it down by considering which ideas are the most feasible and which are the most likely to be successful. Don’t be afraid to brainstorm with others, as they may be able to offer helpful suggestions. Finally, don’t be afraid to take risks. Sometimes the best ideas come from thinking outside the box. Brainstorming There are a few different ways that you can brainstorm to generate unique ideas. The first is to think about what you want to achieve and come up with ideas that would help you to reach that goal. Another way is to look at problems that you have faced in the past and try to come up with solutions that could have helped you to overcome them. You can also try to come up with ideas that are outside of the box and that no one has thought of before. To do this, you can try to think about what needs to be done in a different way or you can try to come up with ideas that are completely new. Whichever way you choose to brainstorm, make sure that you write down all of your ideas so that you Brainstorming with a group In order to generate unique ideas, it can be beneficial to brainstorm with a group. This will allow for a variety of perspectives to be considered when coming up with ideas. When brainstorming, it is important to allow for all ideas to be considered, no matter how far-fetched they may seem at first. Once all ideas have been generated, then the group can start to narrow down the list to the most viable and creative ideas. Brainstorming with a group is an effective way to generate unique ideas. Online research There are a few key things to remember when generating unique ideas online. First, it’s important to think outside the box and be creative. This means looking at things from different perspectives and brainstorming truly unique ideas. Second, it’s helpful to use online research tools to help generate ideas. This includes using search engines, social media, and online databases. Finally, it’s important to be patient and persistent when generating ideas. This means not giving up and continuing to brainstorm until you develop something great. With these tips in mind, you should be able to generate some unique ideas of your own. Research in the real world In the real world, research is essential to generating unique ideas. By conducting surveys, interviews, and focus groups, researchers can gain valuable insights into what people want and need. This information can then be used to generate new ideas that meet those needs. Of course, generating unique ideas is not always easy. Sometimes, it takes a lot of brainstorming and trial and error to come up with something truly original. However, the effort is often worth it, as unique ideas can lead to breakthroughs that can make a real difference in the world. One of my favorite ways to generate unique ideas is to combine seemingly disparate concepts or products and then repurpose them in a completely new fashion. For example, the combination of a motorcycle and a box gave rise to the UPS delivery truck. Placing wheels on luggage made travel much easier. Similarly, the combination of peanut butter, chocolate and a cookie created the Reese’s Cup. This kind of innovative thinking can be applied in almost any field. For example, you could combine a school or university with an airport or cruise ship to develop a new form of education. The sky is the limit, and we look forward to how our speakers share their unique ideas on the TEDxFolsom stage. Matthew Loughran, EMBAMatthew is the Executive Director of TEDxFolsom, an accomplished senior executive and social impact entrepreneur in the emerging technology field. Matthew is the founder of Craftsman AI. I help small and medium-sized business owners transform their operations with AI through simple, actionable strategies. At Craftsman AI, we’re on a mission to democratize artificial intelligence, making it accessible and understandable for entrepreneurs just like you. With over a decade of experience in emerging technologies, including fintech, AI, and Web3, I’ve guided numerous startups and established firms to achieve product-market fit and drive social impact. My work has been recognized at the highest levels, including collaboration with The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and receiving the Laudato Si Business Impact Award.