ideoinnilla

Ideoinnilla is a Finnish term used to describe a process or mindset that prioritizes ideation in the early stages of problem solving, product development, or education. It emphasizes generating a broad range of potential ideas before narrowing down and moving to evaluation or execution.

The word is formed from ideointi (ideation) plus the adessive suffix -lla, yielding "with ideation." It appears mainly in Finnish-language discussions of creativity and innovation and is not a formal methodological standard.

In practice, ideoinnilla aligns with approaches such as design thinking and brainstorming, where divergent thinking is encouraged, time-bound idea generation sessions are held, and later stages focus on synthesis and selection. It is used to foster participation and reduce premature judgment.

Potential benefits include increased creativity, reduced risk of missing novel concepts, and broader stakeholder involvement. Limitations include the need to connect ideation with concrete evaluation to prevent idea stagnation, and the risk of overemphasizing quantity over quality if not managed.

See also: ideation, brainstorming, design thinking, innovation culture.