Teacher Evaluation Sheet

Name of Student: Waghchaure Pranjal Sambhaji

Enrolment No: 23651020423
Name of Program: Computer Technology Semester:-VI
Course Title: Enterprenureship Development Code:22616
Title of the Micro Project: Arrange Brainstorming sessions for improvement of product

Course Outcomes Achieved:-

CO-a Identify your entrepreneurial traits.
CO-b Identify the business opportunities that suits you.
CO-c Use the support systems to zero down to your business idea.
CO-d Develop comprehensive business plans.
CO-e Prepare plans to manage the enterprise effectively.

Evaluation as per Suggested Rubric for Assessment of Micro-Project:

Sr. Average Good

Characteristic to be Poor Excellent
No. (Marks 6- (Marks 12 -
assessed (Marks 1-6) (Marks 16-20)
12) 16)
(A) Process and Product Assessment (Convert above total marks out of 12 marks)
1 Relevance to the Course
Literature Survey /
2
Information Collection
Completion of the Target as
3
per project proposal
Analysis of data and
4
representation
5 Quality of Prototype / Model
6 Report Preparation
(B) Individual Presentation / Viva (Convert above total marks out of 8 marks)
8 Presentation
9 Viva
Micro – Project Evaluation Sheet:
Process Assessment Product Assessment
Part Project Part Individual Total
A – project Methodology B – Project Presentation / Marks 20
Name of Student Proposal (4 marks) Report / Working Viva (8 marks)
(4 marks) Model(4 marks)

Waghchaure Pranjal Sambhaji

Comments / Suggestions about team work / leadership / inter – personal communication (if any)

Any Other Comment

Name and designation of the faculty Member: Mr.R.R.Pawar Signature

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 MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL
EDUCATION

SNJB's Shri Hiralal Hastimal (Jain Brothers, Jalgaon)

Polytechnic, Chandwad

MICRO PROJECT
Academic year: 2024-25

TITLE OF PROJECT

Arrange Brainstorming sessions for improvement of product

Program:Computer Technology Program Code:CM

Course: EDE Course code: 22032

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MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Sr.No. Name of Student Roll No Enrollment No Seat No

1. Waghchaure Pranjal Sambhaji 57 23651020423 417337

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify 1)

of 6th Semester of Diploma in Computer Technology of Institute, Shri Hiralal Hastimal

(Jain Brothers,Jalgaon) Polytechnic,Chandwad (Code: 0079) has completed the Micro-
Project satisfactorily in Subject Enterpreneurship Development (22032) for the academic year
2024- 2025 as prescribed in the curriculum.

Place: CHANDWAD

Date: / / 2025

Subject Teacher Head of the Department Principal

(Mr. R. R. Pawar) (Mr. P. R. Sali) (Dr. V. A. Wankhede)

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 INDEX

SR_NO. CONTENT PAGE NO.

Part A

1.0 Brief Introduction 5

2.0 Aim of Micro Project 5

3.0 Action Plan 5

4.0 Resources Required 6

Part B

1.0 Brief Description 7

2.0 Aim of Micro Project 7

3.0 Course Outcome Integrated 7

4.0 Actual Procedure Followed 7

5.0 Actual Resource Used 8

6.0 Outputs of the Micro-projects 13

7.0 Skill Developed 14

8.0 Applications of this Microproject 14

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 PART A-Plan
Title of micro-project: Arrange Brainstorming sessions for improvement of product

1.0 Aim/Benefits of the Micro-Project-

Brainstorming is creative idea generation technique. It is also a problem solving technique. This
technique provides free environment to present individual ideas, without attracting criticism from any
one. Every generated idea is recorded and considered as solution to a problem.
Purpose of this article is to review the experimental literature on brainstorming. The term
Brainstorming will be defined and summarized. This paper deals with light of Obsornes brainstorming
rules, process, flowchart of brainstorming, benefits, need in library etc. We explore about how to
organize and run effective brainstorming session in library. It will also assist in research to solve
problem in every stream.

2.0 Course Outcomes Addressed-

CO-a Identify your entrepreneurial traits.

CO-b Identify the business opportunities that suits you.
CO-c Use the support systems to zero down to your business idea.
CO-d Develop comprehensive business plans.
CO-e Prepare plans to manage the enterprise effectively.

3.0 Proposed Methodology-

• The first step was that we finalized our topic with our respective guide.
• We divided the project work equally between all the members of our group.
• Then we researched on our topic via google as well as in books
• Then we collect information related to topic
• We edited all the information with given respected format
• And finally we made our report.

4.0 Action Plan-

Planned Start Planned Finish

Sr no. Details of activity
Date Date
1. Finalization of topic 11-01-2025 18-01-2025
2. Preparation of Abstract 29-01-2025 9-02-2025
3. Collection of data 12-02-2025 20-2-2025
4. Preparation of concept 06-03-2025 16-03-2025
5. Seminar / Presentation 18-03-2025 29-03-2025
6. Submission of Micro Project 02-04-2025 06-04-2025

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5.0 Resources Required:
Sr.No Name of Resource/Material Specification Quantity Remarks
1. Computer (Desktop/Laptop) i5, RAM 16GB 1 Available
2. Microsoft office word 2010 1 Available
3. Books - - -
4. Websites - - -
5. Softwares 1 Available

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 PART B-Plan
Title of micro-project: Arrange Brainstorming sessions for improvement of product

1.0 Brief Description:-

In recent years, a considerable amount of effort has been devoted, both in industry and academia,
towards the development of advanced methods of control theory with focus on its practical
implementation in various fields of human activity.
Management is art and it is part of day-to-day life. Library has used various management techniques
and tools for daily administration. Modern era has raised different critical and difficult problems and has
some techniques to solve them, such as six sigma, brainstorming, TQM, MBO, SWOT, and STEP etc.,
brainstorming is effective technique for creative potential in order to generate ideas. Better-organized
brainstorming also helps problem solving.
Brainstorming is problem-solving technique. It shows collective creative power of group of people. It
is group productivity. This is used to find out large number of ideas in shorter time to solve the problem.
This is accepted as one of the tool in quality management. It is useful to generate a large number of
ideas about a problem. Brainstorming provides an environment free of criticism for creative and free
exploration of options and ideas to solve problem.

2.0 Aims/Benefits of Micro Project:-

The aim of this project is Brainstorming is creative idea generation technique. It is also a problem
solving technique. This technique provides free environment to present individual ideas, without
attracting criticism from any one. Every generated idea is recorded and considered as solution to a
problem.
Purpose of this article is to review the experimental literature on brainstorming. The term
Brainstorming will be defined and summarized. This paper deals with light of Obsornes brainstorming
rules, process, flowchart of brainstorming, benefits, need in library etc. We explore about how to
organize and run effective brainstorming session in library. It will also assist in research to solve
problem in every stream.

3.0 Course Outcomes Achieved:

CO-a Identify your entrepreneurial traits.

CO-b Identify the business opportunities that suits you.
CO-c Use the support systems to zero down to your business idea.
CO-d Develop comprehensive business plans.
CO-e Prepare plans to manage the enterprise effectively.

4.0 Actual Methodology/Procedure Followed:-

The digital marketing agency will operate using a structured and client-focused
methodology to ensure effective planning, execution, and delivery of services. The
process begins with client onboarding, which includes initial consultations to
understand the client’s business goals, target audience, industry, and current online
presence.

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5.0 Actual Resources Used:

Sr.No Name of Resource/Material Specification Quantity Remarks

1. Computer (Desktop/Laptop) i5,RAM 16GB 1 Available
2. Microsoft office word 2010 1 Available
3. Books - - -
4. Websites - - Available
5. Softwares

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Introduction :

1. Definition
The American Heritage Dictionary of English Language[1] defines brainstorming as brainstorming n.
1. A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously
contributeideas.
2. A similar process undertaken by a person to solve a problem by rapidly generating a variety
ofpossible solutions.
From those definitions the purpose is clearly to solve a problem and the defining characteristic is the speed
at which ideas are produced. It’s also been generally accepted that the way to do this is in a group setting.
Library and information science has used management techniques and tools to solve their problems raised
by critical situations and technological changes therefore librarians need to find out a solution. It deals
with leadership, psychology, financial management, staffing, security etc. Number of studies can be
conducted to solve the problems in Library.

2. Definition of Brainstorming:
The brainstorming has variety of popular meanings. Sometimes it is called a casual discussion for new
ideas. Some people believe that the term brainstorming is universal treatment of creative problem solving
technique.
According to Alex Obsorn – Brainstorming is a tool for maximizing a group’s creativity in problem
solving. It is a conference technique by which a group attempts to find a solution for a specific problem by
amassing all the ideas spontaneously from its members.

According to Webster’s new World College Dictionary “Brainstorming is the unrestrained offering of
ideas or suggestions by all members of a committee, conference, etc. in an effort to find a solution to a
problem, generate fresh ideas, etc. Agnes Michael (Ed.)

Human being live in a group or organization. Brainstorming is group activity. It is a process of problem
solving and getting solution, remedies on problem by collecting ideas from group.
Alternatives to 'Brainstorm'
Excitable state, exhilaration, elevation, intoxication, abandon, thrill, transport, ecstasy, fever, whirl,
warmth, ferment, stew, turbulence, boisterousness, outburst, outbreak, explosion, commotion, hysterics,
madness, rage, rampage.
Alex Osborn It is easier to tone down a wild idea than to think up a new one. - Alex Osborn The term
brainstorm was coined by Alex Osborn in 1939. It was first published in his book, Your Creative Power
[3] in 1948. The technique for harnessing the creative power of a group of people recognized that simply
gathering people to generate ideas was not productive. The tendency was to judge existing ideas rather
than create and add ideas. In Your Creative Power, Osborn laid out 4 simple ground rules for group
brainstorming.
1. Judicial judgement is ruled out. Criticism of ideas must be withheld until the next day.
2. “Wildness” is welcomed. The crazier the idea the better; it’s easier to tone down than to think up.
3. Quantity is wanted. The more ideas we pile up, the more likelihood of winners.
4. Combination and improvement are sought. In additions to contributing ideas of our own, let’ssuggest
how another’s idea can be turned into a better idea; or how two or more ideas can be joined into still
another idea.
Other tips for successful brainstorming are to target 5-10 people, invite members that represent an
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assortment of experience and include at least a few self starters. It’s also very important to state a
specific topic for the brainstorming session. With too broad of a topic, it’s too easy to lose momentum.
So brainstorming has existed for more than 55 years. It’s obviously not a new development or tool. In
fact, the brainstorming process was around long before product development processes were.

3. Brainstorming and Stage-Gate

One of the most commonly used product development processes is the StageGate process, developed by
Robert Cooper. Dr. Cooper’s book, Winning at New Products [2] describes the StageGate process. In
this book, he lays out that the ideas come before the stages or the gates, but notes that it’s these ideas
that drive the new products. While the focus of the book is how to succeed with a new product once the
idea has been developed, without the idea, there is no new product. Cooper evaluates the brainstorming
method as an example of a group creativity method. In addition to the rules laid out by Osborn,
Cooper also suggests running the session off site, sending out a presession mailer to start churning over
the problem, and using a moderator to run the session.
As I expand my literature search and review on additional product development processes, it is my
hope that I will show how other existing processes also make use of brainstorming techniques. In
showing this, it’ll reaffirm the usefulness of the brainstorming tool created, no matter whether the user
follows the EDGE process, the Stage Gate process, or any number of other processes.

4. Recent Developments
Recent developments in brainstorming is that group dynamics can interfere with the effectiveness of
brainstorming. While rules try to minimize the criticism of crazy ideas, the fear of making out of the
box suggestions among coworkers can reduce the number of suggestions made. [4] Paulus, et. al.
recommends incorporating 4 new rules into the standard 4 rules. These rules should help minimize
unproductive chatter, keep the session moving.
Unfortunately, many sources agree that groups do not have the creative power that an individual has.
This isn’t to say that group brainstorming activities are useless, but more guidance and structure should
be laid out ahead of time to best make use of the group brainstorming session. Improvements to the
typical brainstorming session include ways to protect the feelings of the participants. This psychological
safety will help the participant feel safe enough to open up and offer the more creative, although not
necessarily ”accepted” ideas. These are the ideas that drive the creative cycle and help encourage more
ideas.

5. The EDGE Brainstorming tool

The brainstorming tool created is designed to flow from the function tree. Once the higher level
functions of a design have been determined, the governing functions should drive the topic of the
brainstorming session. Currently, the brainstorming tool has an area for a user to enter in a topic for the
session, but within the context of the information flow, this topic will be populated from a previous
location. The tool, as it stands also has a field called Method. This method field will allow expansion of
the brainstorming session tool to also be used for a brainball session. This enhanced functionality will
be coming in the months ahead.
The beginning screen asks a user to enter in their project number, the long and short topic (which I have
mentioned, the short topic will flow from the functions defined), the method (to be a pull down list of
options such as brainstorming or brainball), the location and the observations. Once the brainstorming
session has been initiated, the user is asked to enter the usernames of the participants in this
brainstorming session. This will allow those users to also see this session listed in their session list.
After entering in the users involved, the next step is to enter in the ideas developed in the brainstorming
session. The page presently is devoted to simply entering in and displaying the ideas as entered. This
page also may serve the purpose of displaying the rules of brainstorming. Currently the footer of the
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page always has a link to the Wikipedia article on brainstorming, although in the future this link will be
a reference back to the FACETS brainstorming tutorial. Some guideline could be made for a target
number of ideas or a target length of time spent.
Once the ideas have been developed, the session is only half done. The next step is categorizing the
ideas. To accomplish this, the category name can be entered, and then the ideas in that category checked
and then the category saved. This screen will update to show already created categories. It also removes
ideas that have been categorized and only displays the uncategorized ideas. It’s okay to leave ideas
uncategorized if they are suitably unique. The purpose to categorizing ideas is to avoid a confusing vote
tally that may not properly reflect the group’s intent. For example, if 3 ideas are quite similar, and all
get 2 votes while 1 unique idea gets 3 votes, the view is that the one idea is the most desirable one,
where in actuality, once the similar ideas have been grouped, their 6 votes is clearly more desirable than
After the categorizing is complete, the voting system is available. The way that the page is currently
developed, every time you access the voting site and save the results, it saves the new votes. NOTE: It
does NOT add the votes to the current totals. To use the system as it stands, all voting should be done at
the same time and the voting recorded in the system for the record and to drive further idea
development. After voting is complete, the summary page will display the session information,
participants, and a vote ranked display of the categories with all the included ideas.

6. Future development
Still to come! The observations should be editable from this summary page. Also, it may be more
visually pleasing to not repeat all of the vote tallies and categories for each idea. This is a live project
and all of this is tweak able to better fit the needs of the users as the system is used and benefits and
weaknesses are discovered.

7. History of Brainstorming:
The term Brainstorming is used and popularized by Alex Faickney Obsorn in 1953 through the book
Applied Imagination. In this book Obsorn presented the Brainstorming method and effective rules for
brainstorming session. When he was jobless, he worked as press reporter, he also wrote book but
publisher rejected his book because of old ideas. Publisher told him his book was not new, lacking in
creative ideas. Later Osborn started his own advertisement company to provide new creative ideas.
Osborn organized studies of group discussions to solve problems in 1939. He was frustrated by
employees’ inability to develop creative ideas. He began mass group thinking sessions and discovered
significant improvement in the ideas produced by employee.
Many experiential studies have been conducted regarding group idea generation. Some studies have
ignored a few basic issues framed by inventor of the tool.

8. Difference between Mind mapping and Brainstorming:

Mind mapping is also a group discussion tool to explain the ideas. Mind mapping is used to work out
the relationship between their ideas or points by drawing. It shows relationship between ideas.
According by Tony Buzan “ Mind mapping is a method of visually representing ideas and of aiding the
brainstorming "free association" process.
A visual method of mapping information to stimulate the generated ideas and analysis of it. "A method
of accessing intelligence, allowing rapid expansion and exploration of an idea in note form." (Tony
Buzan)
Brainstorming is a group creativity technique generates large number of ideas for solution of problem in
text/note form. These ideas analyzed by facilitator and used to solve problem. Mind mapping generates
visualized structure and classified ideas as a form of problem solving or decision making. That is basic
difference between brainstorming and mind mapping.

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9. Types of Brainstorming:
There are two types of brainstorming. It should be selected based on its advantages and disadvantages
for maximum benefits.
1. Structured brainstorming: Members of group will sit in a circle. The leader facilitates
thebrainstorming. The facilitator will write their ideas in a rotational form on the board. This exercise
will be carried out in particular order till each person contributes an idea. If a member is not ready with
his/her idea it can passed, latter he or she may provide idea or pass again.
2. Unstructured brainstorming: Members of group can sit in a circle or in a classroom in any formof
arrangement. There is no order of response. The facilitator will motivate everyone to provide his/her
idea.

10. Organizing Brainstorming either as individuals or groups:

1. Individual brainstorming tends to produce a wider range of ideas than group brainstorming,
buttends not to develop the ideas as effectively, perhaps as individuals on their own run up against
problems they cannot solve. Individuals are free to explore ideas in their own time without any fear of
criticism, and without being dominated by other group members.
2. Group brainstorming develops ideas more deeply and effectively, as when difficulties in
thedevelopment of an idea by one person are reached, another person's creativity and experience can be
used to break them down. Group brainstorming tends to produce fewer ideas (as time is spent
developing ideas in depth) and can lead to the suppression of creative of quiet people by loud and
uncreative ones

11. Osborn's method of Brainstorming:

Osborn mentioned four general rules of brainstorming to increase the overall creativity of the group. 1.
Focus on quality: This means maximum quantity breeds quality. If the large number of ideas are
generated it helps to produce an effective solution. It generates ideas for solution of problem.
2. Don t criticizes: Don’t criticize produced ideas. Hold the criticism or evaluation on generatedideas
by group members. It is important to feel free to generate more ideas by members. If ideas are evaluated
or criticized then members will not present ideas freely. They feel shy to ask something new.
3. Welcome unusual ideas: Record all ideas, unusual ideas are also welcome. It can help to
generatemore ideas. Unusual ideas can assist to create better ideas to another member of group.
4. Improve ideas: Good ideas may be combined and generate single better idea and put it for
furtherdiscussion or solution.

12. Problem solving process:

When problem is identified then brainstorming can used to solve or find out solution of raised problem.
Following steps are involved in problem solving process.
1. Problem identification
2. Problem definition
3. Problem analysis
4. Identifying causes
5. Find out the root causes
6. Data analysis
7. Solution generation
8. Identifying resistances
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 9. Plan for solution implementation
10. Implementation
11. Observation
12. Standardization

Steps of Brainstorming:
1. Every step is important in brainstorming process, ignorance of step will meet incomplete result or
disadvantage. Skipping out the steps in brainstorming session can be expensive mistake and time
spending. If all steps are carried out properly, it is very powerful to find better solution. 1. Select the
group: facilitator must select the members not less than 5 or more than 20.
2. Specify the objectives: Facilitator should build objectives and define why he wants to brainstorm.He
will find out about all members interested and happy for selected central question. Allow people to
make noise, shout, laugh, and enjoy.
3. Define the roles- facilitator must decide the role of leader, recorder etc.
4. Explain the rules: facilitator should explain the rules to every one before discussion begins.Everyone
must be clear about question.
5. Start the discussion: begin to start discussion rounds, they should take some rounds and produceideas.
6. Record the ideas: Ideas must be recorded and arranged.
7. Encourage the Ideas: wait for ideas, don’t hurry, participants must get sufficient time to think
andpresent better idea. Facilitator should encourage the members to present ideas and appreciate all
ideas.
8. Do end on the wild ideas

6.0 Outputs of the Micro-projects

A major benefit of holding brainstorming sessions is that it allows stakeholders with conflicting
views and interests to seat down together and identify possible solutions to a problem within a
collaborative setting. This can help create buy-in when a solution is eventually identified.
Brainstorming is commonly used in group settings to generate a large number of ideas about a topic
through creative thinking. A major benefit of holding brainstorming sessions is that it allows
stakeholders with conflicting views and interests to seat down together and identify possible solutions
to a problem within a collaborative setting. This can help create buy-in when a solution is eventually
identified

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 7.0 Skill Developed :-

1. Time Management: Timely completion of micro project as scheduled.

2. Problem-solving: Develop good problem-solving habits.
3. Technical writing: Preparing a report of the proposed plan and final report.

8.0 Applications of this Project :-

Use of brainstorming in Library:

Brainstorming is used to solve problem. Some important usages in library are as follows:

1. Improve organization- Improvement of Library as organization.

2. Human Resource Management – Defines responsibility, improve skills, effectivecommunication,
3. Financial resources management- To develop or find out financial resources, which is neededday
to day expenses.
4. Collection Development- to find out the readers interest and develop collection strategy.
5. Organize research and development- to finding of output regarding research problem.
6. Implementation of useful and potential technologies/ techniques: application of computer
inlibrary, digitization, reprography, RFID etc.
7. Physical development of Library: Extension of library building, furniture, rearrangement
offurniture etc. (Reuse the catalogue cabinets because of various libraries are introduced OPAC.)
8. Improvement of Library services: implementation of different programmes: such as SDI,Digital
library, e.book service, electronic document delivery service, etc
9. Make policies of libraries- Inter Library Loan, Circulation, Purchasing etc policies.
10. Marketing strategies and methods- Marketing of library services such as document
delivery,reprographic, translation, publication services etc.
11. Decision taking- it is fundamental principal of management to take decision before takingaction or
introducing something new.
12. Problems in technological services- solve the problems raised by technological changes,
upgradation in hardware or software, barriers in usage etc.

13. Library professionals should use brainstorming to find out solution, creative development and
solve the problems, which are barriers to knowledge dissemination.

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