What is the goal of a "brainwriting" session in requirement gathering?

In a "brainwriting" session, the primary goal is to generate ideas individually before sharing them with the group for discussion. This technique encourages participants to first write down their ideas silently, which can help to avoid the potential domination of conversations by more outspoken members of the team. It allows for a broader range of ideas to be captured since individuals can reflect on their thoughts without the pressure of immediate group interaction. After the initial individual idea generation, the ideas can then be shared and discussed, which can lead to deeper insights and collaborative enhancement of those ideas.

This approach contrasts with finalizing project specifications, identifying stakeholders, or creating a project timeline, which are separate activities within the project management process. Brainwriting focuses specifically on the early stages of creativity and idea generation, making it a valuable technique in the requirements-gathering phase of a project.