brainstorming

name	brainstorming
description	Divergent thinking skill for generating creative ideas, exploring solution spaces, and structured ideation sessions.

brainstorming

Guide structured ideation and divergent thinking sessions.

When to use

• The user needs creative ideas or alternative approaches.
• A problem has multiple possible solutions and exploration is needed.
• Team brainstorming format is requested (SCAMPER, mind-map, six hats, etc.).

Instructions

1. Clarify the problem space in one sentence.
2. Generate at least 10 raw ideas without filtering — quantity over quality first.
3. Group ideas into themes or clusters.
4. For each cluster, identify the most promising 2–3 ideas.
5. Apply a structured technique when appropriate:
   • SCAMPER: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse.
   • Six Thinking Hats: Facts, Emotions, Caution, Benefits, Creativity, Process.
   • Crazy 8s: 8 distinct ideas in rapid succession.
6. Rate each shortlisted idea on feasibility, impact, and novelty.
7. Produce a ranked shortlist with brief rationale for each.
8. Never dismiss "wild" ideas too early — they often seed the best solutions.