Why it matters: When it comes to brainstorming sessions, participants are often assembled based on their job title. Researchers recently looked at the role personality types play when it comes to generating the best brainstorming results. Among the "Big Five" personality traits (Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism), the best ideas surfaced when extroverts were paired with people with open personalities. The findings suggest managers might want to pay closer attention to the personalities they invite to a brainstorming session.

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