Since all the members on the team were new, everyone was hesitant to share their ideas. No one wanted to look bad in front of the team leader. Which technique would help them represent their ideas, and why?
a) Electronic brainstorming; because it ensures the anonymity of the contributing team membe
b) Eliminate poor timing; holding the session after some time has passed when the team members are more comfortable with the leader
c) Eliminate too many people; and hold the session with just a few members of the team
d) Eliminate poor physical surroundings; and hold the session at a different location that is in a more natural surrounding
A
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