Ideation

Definition

The act of coming up with ideas but making it sound like a sacred ritual requiring a facilitator, sticky notes, and at least one beanbag chair. It's brainstorming for people who think brainstorming isn't expensive-sounding enough.

Example Usage

"We'll kick off with an ideation session on Monday," announced the project lead, reserving a conference room, ordering catering, and accomplishing what a group text could have handled.

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