jikime-foundation-thinking

name	jikime-foundation-thinking
description	Structured thinking toolkit combining Critical Evaluation, Diverge-Converge Brainstorming, and Deep Questioning frameworks for creative problem-solving and rigorous analysis. Use when generating ideas, evaluating proposals, questioning assumptions, or exploring solution spaces systematically. Do NOT use for architecture decisions (use jikime-foundation-philosopher instead) or code quality validation (use jikime-foundation-quality instead).
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JikiME Foundation Thinking

Structured thinking toolkit for creative problem-solving and rigorous analysis. Integrates three complementary frameworks that cover the full spectrum from idea generation to critical evaluation.

Core Philosophy: Generate broadly, evaluate rigorously, question deeply. Creativity and criticism are complementary forces.

Quick Reference

What is the Thinking Toolkit?

Three integrated frameworks for structured thinking:

• Critical Evaluation: Rigorous 7-step analysis to assess proposals and detect flaws
• Diverge-Converge: Systematic brainstorming from 20-50 raw ideas to 3-5 validated solutions
• Deep Questioning: 6-layer progressive inquiry to uncover hidden requirements and risks

When to Use Each Framework:

• Evaluating a proposal or recommendation → Critical Evaluation
• Generating solutions for an open-ended problem → Diverge-Converge
• Exploring an unfamiliar domain or unclear requirement → Deep Questioning
• Complex decisions → Combine all three (Question first, Generate second, Evaluate third)

Framework Integration Pattern

For complex decisions, apply in sequence:

1. Deep Questioning → Understand the real problem (Layers 1-6)
       ↓
2. Diverge-Converge → Generate and filter solutions (Phases 1-5)
       ↓
3. Critical Evaluation → Validate the selected solution (Steps 1-7)

For simpler tasks, use only the relevant framework.

Module Reference

• modules/critical-evaluation.md — 7-step critical evaluation process with output template
• modules/diverge-converge.md — 5-phase brainstorming framework with scoring matrix
• modules/deep-questioning.md — 6-layer progressive inquiry with depth indicators
• references/reference.md — Quick-reference card and framework selection guide

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Version: 1.0.0 Last Updated: 2026-03-09 Source: JikiME-ADK thinking toolkit (adapted from Boris Cherny best practices)