What is the purpose of CNS - Brainstorming?

• A. Suspend judgement and develop a list of ideas and options
• B. Immediately pick a final option
• C. Evaluate all BATNAs
• D. Determine a concession plan

Answer: (A)

The main idea behind brainstorming in CNS is to suspend judgment and generate a wide range of ideas and options without filtering or criticizing them. This approach frees people from early doubts or self-censorship, so creativity can flow and a abundant pool of possibilities can emerge. Once many ideas are on the table, you can later evaluate, combine, and refine them to find workable solutions. This sequence—first producing ideas, then assessing them—keeps the process open and collaborative rather than prematurely narrowing choices. Immediate final decisions undermine creativity, while brainstorming isn’t about evaluating BATNAs or locking in concession plans during the idea- generating phase; those elements belong to later stages of negotiation and problem solving.