When all else fails, try yelling "PIG" and see if that sparks any ideas.
This unorthodox technique is said to stimulate critical thinking by forcing your team to connect unrelated concepts, like a mad scientist in a labcoat.
For instance, if someone yells "PIG", someone else might shout back "SQUASH" and then you'll both be off brainstorming about the finer points of competitive gardening.
7. The Sudden Singing Method 8. The Silent Guerilla War Method 9. The Mysterious Circus Method 10. The Seriously Method