Creative Fire Extinguisher #2: The Fire Hose

A blast from a fire hose will put out almost any creative fire. In some organizations it becomes second nature, “New Idea! Find The Flaws!”

The water hose is turned on full bore, showering the fire starter with problems and opening up flaws. The fire starter ends up defending their small spark of a fire, rather than gathering fuel and building it.

Give an idea time to gel before pouring water on it.

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