I was surprised that the author did not mention anonymity in group brainstorming sessions. In group decision-making scenarios, anonymity drastically changes the

I was surprised that the author did not mention anonymity in group brainstorming sessions. In group decision-making scenarios, anonymity drastically changes the way that people generate and respond to ideas[1]. This won't work if one person is writing on a white-board and people have to vocalize their ideas, but anonymity can work using modern software. [1] Jessup, Leonard M., Terry Connolly, and Jolene Galegher. "The effects of anonymity on GDSS group process with an idea-generating task." Mis Quarterly (1990): 313-321.