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Unlocking Creativity: How to Run Better Brainstorming Sessions with Miro

By Thomas Jones | March 19, 2025
Thomas Jones

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Brainstorming is at the heart of innovation, helping teams generate fresh ideas, solve problems, and refine concepts. But without the right structure, sessions can become chaotic, unproductive, or dominated by a few voices. That’s where Miro steps in.

As a leading Miro partner in EMEA, Generation Digital helps organisations unlock powerful brainstorming techniques using Miro’s AI-driven collaboration tools. Whether running a design sprint, mapping out a strategy, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, Miro provides the perfect space to capture, refine, and develop your ideas.

1. Organise Ideas Visually with Miro’s Infinite Canvas

Miro’s infinite canvas allows teams to capture ideas dynamically, ensuring that brainstorming sessions remain structured yet free-flowingTeams can seamlessly organise their thoughts, identify themes, and connect related ideas for deeper exploration using digital sticky notes, mind maps, and flowcharts.

With drag-and-drop functionality and intuitive clustering, Miro transforms chaotic idea dumps into clear, actionable insights.

2. Supercharge Creativity with AI-Powered Insights

Miro AI takes brainstorming to the next level by helping teams uncover hidden patterns and refine their ideas faster. With AI-powered assistance, you can:

  • Automatically categorise and cluster ideas based on common themes.

  • Summarise discussion points to avoid losing key insights.

  • Generate alternative suggestions to expand creative thinking.

By leveraging Miro’s AI-driven facilitation, teams can brainstorm smarter, not harder.

3. Choose the Right Brainstorming Technique for Your Team

Miro supports multiple brainstorming methodologies, ensuring there’s a framework that suits every team’s creative style:

  • Mind Mapping – Visualise and expand ideas organically.

  • Brainwriting – Encourage equal participation by having team members write ideas first and then discuss them.

  • Crazy Eights – Rapidly sketch out solutions for design challenges.

  • Random Words Association – Spark unconventional ideas by connecting unrelated words to a problem.

Miro’s pre-built brainstorming templates make it easy to start, ensuring a structured, productive session every time.

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4. Collaborate in Real-Time, Wherever Your Team Is

Brainstorming isn’t just about generating ideas—it’s about collaborating effectively. Miro’s real-time features make teamwork seamless, whether your team is in the same room or spread across the world. Participants can:

  • Add and edit ideas simultaneously on the shared board.

  • Use voting tools to prioritise the best concepts.

  • Engage in live discussions using Miro’s built-in video chat and comments.

By enabling instant feedback and contribution, Miro helps teams move from ideas to action faster.

5. Turn Ideas into Actionable Plans

A brainstorming session is only as good as the actions that follow. Miro ensures ideas don’t get lost by integrating seamlessly with project management tools like:

  • Jira – Turn brainstormed ideas into sprint tasks.

  • Asana & Trello – Convert insights into structured project plans.

  • Slack & Microsoft Teams – Keep conversations going beyond the session.

With clear next steps and ownership, Miro ensures that brainstorming translates into real-world results.


Transform the Way You Brainstorm with Miro

Miro isn’t just a tool—it’s a creativity catalyst. As an official Miro partner, Generation Digital helps teams leverage Miro’s full potential to run better brainstorming sessions, unlock fresh ideas, and drive innovation.

Book a free Miro demo with Generation Digital today and take your team’s brainstorming to the next level.


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