I make use of collaborative tools like a shared document or a digital whiteboard where team members can add their ideas before and during the meeting. This allows everyone to contribute, even those who might not feel comfortable speaking up in a group setting. We then review the contributions collectively and refine the ideas as a team.

I ask opinions all the time. And my favorite thing to do is if they say something I disagree with I avoid the word "but", instead I use "and" prior to then making my point. Eg: "I see your suggestion on the audit opinion but I think it lacks context and is not substantial enough" vs "I see your suggestion on the audit opinion and with more context, it'll be more substantial." "But" discourages, "and" acknowledges and empowers. People don't want to talk after they've been shut down. If you're open enough to listen, people will be open enough to speak.

As a leader, establish a friendly environment where team members can freely share their ideas. Let all voices be heard. Also, set some ground rules such as no interruptions when someone's speaking, etc. Not only do you have to have an excellent listening skills, you need to be savvy about being a moderator of the meeting. Lastly, show appreciation to everyone, regardless of the amount of opinions each member shared. Be courteous and professional.

Damit eine Brainstorming-Runde für einen Videodreh wirklich produktiv wird und sich jeder geh?rt fühlt, ist es wichtig, eine offene und respektvolle Atmosph?re zu schaffen. Beginne damit, alle willkommen zu hei?en und die Gruppe aufzulockern, damit sich jeder wohlfühlt. Gehe dann sicher, dass wirklich jeder eine Chance bekommt, seine Gedanken zu ?u?ern. Eine M?glichkeit ist, reihum zu gehen, sodass alle ihre Ideen einbringen k?nnen, ohne dass sie unterbrochen werden. Dabei helfen auch visuelle Hilfsmittel, wie ein gro?es Whiteboard oder eine Pinnwand, auf der jeder seine Vorschl?ge sichtbar machen kann. Ermutige auch zurückhaltendere Teammitglieder, sich einzubringen, vielleicht schriftlich oder auf andere kreative Weise.

There's inevitably going to be the big decision makers in the room, oftentimes with big personalities. They sometimes have a tendency to hijack the conversation. If I'm a producer or director leading a brainstorming session I make sure to make it a point to acknowledge everyone in the room before we start as well as make it a point to stop conversation every so often to check in directly with those who may not be sharing as much. Sometimes people just don't feel comfortable sharing vocally or being called out directly, which is totally fine so I try to connect everyone in a shared document where they can submit their ideas anonymously.