Yes. Brainstorming is better done by 1. Brainstorming questions, not ideas (then go answer them) 2. Soliciting responses anonymously and quietly. This avoids

Yes. Brainstorming is better done by 1. Brainstorming questions, not ideas (then go answer them) 2. Soliciting responses anonymously and quietly. This avoids both hierarchical biases and "Loudest person wins" bias. And not to excessively disparage verbal processors (I am one myself). But it's important for them to realize that the constant talking can drown out others' thinking, or their sharing, or their will to live.