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Reverse Brainstorming Lunch Talk in Thailand
Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to ask how to make it worse. This lunch talk explores reverse brainstorming as a creative method for uncovering weaknesses and fresh solutions.
Discover how reversing familiar challenges can reveal hidden risks, challenge assumptions and encourage collaborative problem-solving across workplaces in Thailand.
Delivered privately for organisations in Thailand, this lunch talk runs from 30 to 120 minutes and can be adapted to your industry, team and workplace context.
- Duration30 to 120 minsFlexible timing
- DeliveryOnsite or virtual
- AudienceAll employee levels
- CustomisableTailored to your goals
- Group size1 to 25Participants per session
What is this lunch talk about?
Reverse brainstorming begins by deliberately exploring ways a situation could fail. Examining these negative possibilities helps teams recognise overlooked risks and rethink familiar approaches.
This talk explores structured idea generation, open discussion and diverse perspectives, helping participants convert deliberately harmful scenarios into constructive workplace improvements.
Participants consider how inclusive discussions, small experiments and ongoing collaboration can turn unusual ideas into practical changes that address recurring workplace challenges.
Why this matters at work
- Hidden process weaknesses lead to repeated failures
- Conventional thinking overlooks preventable risks
- Unchallenged assumptions produce ineffective solutions
- Limited idea sharing reduces improvement opportunities
- Recurring customer frustrations remain unresolved
Common business problems
- Teams suggest the same solutions at every meeting
- Employees overlook how processes could fail
- Discussions dismiss unusual ideas too quickly
- Quiet colleagues rarely contribute suggestions
- Improvement plans ignore underlying frustrations
Learning outcomes
- Reframe problems through negative questions
- Generate unconventional failure scenarios
- Identify weaknesses in existing processes
- Turn negative ideas into improvements
- Encourage inclusive creative discussions
Turn negative ideas into solutions
Help your team uncover hidden weaknesses, challenge assumptions and generate creative improvements.
The 10 Ways framework
Explore ten practical ways to reverse problems, generate failure scenarios, welcome diverse ideas and convert negative possibilities into useful improvements.
- 01
Reverse the problem
Ask how to make the situation worse.
- 02
Generate negative ideas
List actions that could cause failure or frustration.
- 03
Explore unusual possibilities
Challenge assumptions through bold scenarios.
- 04
Analyse harmful outcomes
Identify risks and weaknesses behind each idea.
- 05
Respect diverse perspectives
Consider how different teams perceive problems.
- 06
Convert negatives to solutions
Turn harmful actions into practical safeguards.
- 07
Encourage open discussion
Welcome unconventional ideas without judgement.
- 08
Invite every participant
Give quieter colleagues space to contribute.
- 09
Test promising improvements
Try small changes and review their effects.
- 10
Sustain creative collaboration
Share findings and revisit unresolved issues.
Participant takeaway
Participants gain practical ways to uncover risks, challenge assumptions, generate ideas and reverse problems into solutions.
Flexible agenda. Practical learning.
Each lunch talk combines key insights, real examples and interactive discussion. The format can be scaled to suit your available time, from a short 30-minute session to a more in-depth 2-hour workshop.
Opening
Set the context and outline key takeaways.
Core concepts
The 10 Ways framework for reverse brainstorming.
Practical strategies
Tools and tips participants can use right away.
Interaction
Short activities, reflection and Q&A.
Key takeaways
Action points and a simple plan to apply.
Duration: 30 to 120 minutes
The session length is flexible and tailored to your organisation’s objectives, audience and time available.
- 30 minQuick and impactful insights
- 45 minFocused learning and key strategies
- 60 minStandard session with interaction
- 90 minDeeper discussion and practice
- 120 minExtended session or short workshop format
Flexible learning for real workplace impact
A practical and engaging lunch talk, tailored to your team and your time.
Who should attend?
Ideal for professionals across all roles
Suitable for employees, managers and cross-functional teams seeking to uncover process weaknesses, encourage creativity and solve recurring challenges.
All employees
Explore workplace problems from new angles and uncover practical improvements.
People leaders
Guide creative discussions that reveal hidden risks and process weaknesses.
Client-facing teams
Identify actions that frustrate customers and turn them into better practices.
Cross-functional teams
Combine different viewpoints to challenge assumptions and improve workflows.
Organisations of all sizes
Encourage fresh thinking and identify preventable sources of workplace failure.
Workplace application
Turn networking into real workplace impact
Apply what you learn immediately in your day-to-day work.
Customer complaints
Ask how service could become more frustrating.
Process reviews
List actions that would create more delays.
Team brainstorming
Reverse the challenge to uncover fresh ideas.
Project planning
Identify choices that could derail delivery.
Quality improvement
Convert failure scenarios into safeguards.
Meeting discussions
Invite unusual ideas before evaluating options.
Delivery options
Choose the delivery format that works for you
We offer flexible delivery options to suit your team, wherever you are in Thailand.
Onsite
At your office in Thailand, in a meeting room, auditorium or cafeteria. Ideal for face-to-face practice.
Virtual
Live and interactive online, a good fit for distributed or remote teams.
Arranged venue
At a venue of your choice in Thailand, subject to confirmation.
Customisable for you
Tailored to your goals
We can adapt this lunch talk to match your industry, team and learning objectives.
Industry relevance
Examples reflect your industry's recurring problems, service gaps and work processes.
Focus areas
Emphasise the topics that matter most to your team and organisation.
Activities and case studies
Short exercises and scenarios that reflect your real workplace challenges.
Session length
Choose from 30 to 120 minutes to fit your team’s schedule.
Specific outcomes
Focus on creative thinking, risk discovery, team ideas or practical improvements.
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Training across Thailand
On-site, online or at an arranged venue – nationwide
We deliver training across Bangkok and all major regions in Thailand. Whether you need on-site training at your premises, a virtual program, or an arranged venue, we make it simple to roll out learning for your teams nationwide.
On-site
at your premisesWe come to you, anywhere in Thailand.
Online
virtual trainingInteractive and engaging live sessions.
Arranged venue
nationwideWe can arrange a suitable venue for you.
Multi-site
rolloutConsistent training across multiple locations.
- Northern Region Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang and more
- Northeastern Region Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima and more
- Central Region Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani and more
- Eastern Region Chon Buri, Rayong, Pattaya and more
- Southern Region Phuket, Surat Thani, Hat Yai and more
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
Find quick answers to common questions about this lunch talk.
01How long is a lunch talk?
Our lunch talks run from 30 to 120 minutes, with flexible timing to suit your schedule and objectives.
02Can it be delivered virtually?
Yes. We deliver this lunch talk onsite at your office, live online, or at an arranged venue in Thailand.
03Is it suitable for all employee levels?
Yes. The talk suits employees, supervisors and managers who want to challenge assumptions, generate fresh ideas and approach workplace problems creatively.
04What is the ideal group size?
Each session is designed for groups of 1 to 25 participants.
05Can you customise the content for our industry?
Yes. Examples can reflect your industry's customer frustrations, operational challenges, process weaknesses and recurring workplace issues.
06How interactive are the sessions?
Each session combines short inputs with activities, reflection and Q&A, so participants can practise what they learn.
07What will participants learn?
Yes. Participants explore reversing problem statements, generating negative scenarios, identifying weaknesses and converting insights into practical solutions.
08Will participants receive any materials?
Yes. Participants can receive supporting materials covering reverse brainstorming prompts, idea conversion steps and practical discussion templates.
09Can the session be held at our office?
Yes. Lunch talks work well in a meeting room, an auditorium or even an employee cafeteria.
10Who provides lunch?
Lunch is usually arranged by your organisation as an incentive for attendees. If that isn’t practical, participants can bring their own lunch.
11Can we request a preferred date?
Yes. Share your preferred date and time when you enquire and our team will confirm the details with you.
12Can this be part of a larger learning programme?
Yes. It works well as a standalone session or as part of a broader programme alongside related topics such as communication skills or emotional intelligence.
13Can we run multiple topics as a series?
Yes. With over 100 lunch talk topics in Thailand, you can build a series that suits your team’s goals.
14How do we choose the right topic?
Browse our lunch talk topics, or tell us about your team and goals and we’ll recommend the most relevant sessions.
15Is it about negative thinking?
No. Negative scenarios are used constructively to expose weaknesses and inspire practical solutions rather than encourage pessimism.
16How are ideas turned around?
Participants explore reversing harmful actions into preventive measures, better processes and useful workplace improvements.
17Can quiet staff contribute?
Yes. Structured idea sharing can give quieter participants space to suggest possibilities without immediate criticism.
18Can different departments attend the same session?
Yes. Different departments can attend together to explore shared challenges, exchange unusual perspectives and identify collaborative improvements.
19Do you provide a proposal?
Yes. Once we understand your needs, we’ll send you a proposal for your session.
20How do we get started?
Click Request This Lunch Talk or send us an enquiry with your preferred date, group size and goals. We aim to reply in less than one working day.
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Discover better solutions by reversing the problem
A short session. A lasting impact. Empower your people with practical skills they can use immediately.
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- Multinational companies
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- Government agencies
- Education institutions
- Non-profit organisations
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