In this instant and competitive modern world, having the ability to be creative is a must-have for every individual especially to face challenges in a fast-paced world. Not only in industry, marketing or education, creativity is the key to the success of the nation’s next generation to find new ideas in the midst of continuous rapid change.
According to Salam and Nurhayati in their research products (2023) is the ability to think high creatively is a very important skill to face opportunities and challenges the use of technology, may be able to get the job done faster, but machines cannot be creative. Even creativity is what makes humanity able to overtake machines.
His statement realizes the challenges we face in this modern world may be that sometimes when we have a job, task, or whatever it is, we choose to use technology or artificial intelligence to complete it quickly. Even though the creativity of the machine and the creativity of the human mind are different, this emphasizes that we as individuals should learn more and not be lazy to think. Even those who create machines or artificial intelligence are humans, which proves how great human minds are in creating products and increasing their creativity.
There is one method that can be used by the team to find or collect ideas or ideas in solving a problem. Namely the brainstorming method, this method emerges from each individual with various innovations and creativity to achieve a common goal (2021).
Although team members have different mindsets, they must focus on the same goal and can combine several heads into one with unity with the brainstorming method in team members have the right to convey every idea and idea without worrying about critical opinions from other members so that they can pour their ideas and ideas freely. In other words, brainstorming is a method or technique for exchanging thoughts or ideas (2024).
In a team, we cannot rely on one person but must all team members to contribute, because of the many ideas that we get, it can be easier to achieve the goals of this brainstorming effort so that all members can solve problems through their ideas more easily, of course what we need in brainstomrig efforts is the ability to hone creativity that can sharpen the brain to bring out ideas that can solve every problem or determine common goals.
The use of branstorning can be implemented in several activities, such as determining new rules in the classroom or in group activities on campus. The benefits of branstoming besides being able to determine ideas and goals are being able to create creative ideas which are very much needed in facing these modern challenges, being able to find solutions in the course of the branstorming process and being able to increase the spirit of teamwork.
In an effort to create creative ideas created by the emergence of ideas in the brainstorming process. Every idea or idea conveyed by each member creates the best and more creative ideas, that’s the importance of brainstorming to give each member the opportunity to bring out every idea they have. Such creative ideas can be very useful for the rapidly changing times, and can evaluate diverse ideas in choosing the best option.
Facing these modern challenges, we sometimes need ideas, and sometimes there are disagreements or slight conflicts that need to be resolved amicably. However, there are times when there are differences of opinion and slight conflicts that occur to one member in the discussion process that make other members to find the best solution or way to do in order to solve the problems that often occur in group discussions, and brainstorming is a quick and appropriate solution to invite team members to do so.
A team formed with several members to work together, loyalty to each member is very important because each member cannot depend on one person. Therefore, the benefits of brainstorming in improving morale and cooperation can be obtained by frequent brainstorming, because it is important for each member to recognize the performance of each team in an effort to improve morale and teamwork.
To summarize, in facing the challenges of the fast-changing and competitive modern world, creativity is very important for every individual. The brainstorming method is proven to be effective in gathering creative ideas from each individual or team member, which can allow them to evaluate the creative ideas of individuals that can be done to contribute actively and maximally. In the brainstorming method, there are several benefits of applying this method in teamwork.
First, brainstorming can create and accommodate innovative and creative ideas for each member to be able to convey ideas without fear and confidence without worrying about critical comments so that it can encourage active participation between individuals and create self-confidence. Secondly, with the collaboration of several very diverse ideas, each team can determine an innovative and effective solution to the problem at hand. Finally, in the process of brainstorming can strengthen and foster a sense of enthusiasm in working with team members, because each individual feels valued and has an important role in achieving their common goals.
Therefore, the implementation of the brainstorming method is not only limited to enhancing creativity, but can also strengthen bonds of solidarity, spirit, finding effective solutions, problem solving in the work or team discussion process, which is certainly indispensable for facing challenges in this modern era and in the future.
Written : Firly Dwi Sabrina. Student of Al-ihya Islamic Univercity, Kuningan
