Producing ideas in group discussion (13)

I believe the answer is:

brainstorming

(Other definitions for brainstorming that I've seen before include "Group thinking" , "Producing ideas by group discussion" , "thought-provoking" , "intensive group discussion?" , "Deriving ideas through free discussion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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