Robb and Jon are getting ready to go play paintball with their friends. They work to generate the best strategy for their side. Thirty minutes later their friend, Brandon, joins them and presents his suggestions. Then they are joined by Peter who offers his comments. This strategy session most closely parallels _______________.
A) brainstorming
B) electronic brainstorming
C) the nominal group technique
D) the stepladder technique

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The stepladder technique is illustrated here, where members are added to a group one at a time and each new member presents their ideas before hearing the group's existing ideas. This method encourages fresh input and minimizes the influence of groupthink.

Robb and Jon Are Getting Ready to Go Play Paintball