Brainstorming Session: {{objective}}

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Workflow Overview#

Goal: Generate creative ideas and solutions using structured brainstorming techniques

Phase: Cross-phase (supports all BMAD phases)

Agent: Creative Intelligence

Inputs: Brainstorming objective, context, constraints

Output: Structured brainstorming document with ideas, insights, and recommendations

Duration: 15-45 minutes

Pre-Flight#

Load context per helpers.md#Combined-Config-Load
Explain purpose:
"I'll facilitate a structured brainstorming session using proven creative techniques. This generates comprehensive ideas and actionable insights."

Brainstorming Process#

Use TodoWrite to track: Define Objective → Select Techniques → Execute Brainstorming → Organize Ideas → Extract Insights → Generate Output → Update Status

Part 1: Define Objective#

Ask user:

Q1: Brainstorming Topic

"What are we brainstorming?"

Examples:

Feature ideas for a product

Solutions to a specific problem

Architecture alternatives

Process improvements

Marketing strategies

Risk mitigation approaches

Store as: ``

Q2: Context

"What's the context?"

Provide:

Current project phase

Existing constraints (budget, timeline, technology)

What's been tried before

Success criteria

Store as: ``

Q3: Desired Outcome

"What's the desired outcome?"

Examples:

List of 20+ feature ideas

3-5 viable solutions

Risk identification

Creative alternatives to current approach

Store as: ``

Part 2: Select Techniques#

Based on objective, select 2-3 complementary techniques:

For problem exploration:

5 Whys - Dig into root causes
Starbursting - Ask who/what/where/when/why/how
Six Thinking Hats - Multiple perspectives

For solution generation:

SCAMPER - Creative variations
Mind Mapping - Visual organization
Brainwriting - Silent idea generation

For risk analysis:

Reverse Brainstorming - What would make this fail?
Six Thinking Hats (Black Hat) - Critical thinking
SWOT - Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats

For strategic planning:

SWOT Analysis - Comprehensive assessment
Mind Mapping - Strategy visualization
Starbursting - Question all assumptions

Inform user:

"I'll use these techniques:

"

Part 3: Execute Technique 1#

Apply first technique systematically.

5 Whys

Ask "Why?" 5 times to find root cause:

Problem: 
Why 1: 
Why 2: 
Why 3: 
Why 4: 
Why 5: 
Root Cause:

SCAMPER

Apply each transformation:

Substitute: What can we replace?
Combine: What can we merge?
Adapt: What can we adjust?
Modify: What can we change?
Put to other uses: What else can this do?
Eliminate: What can we remove?
Reverse: What if we did the opposite?

Mind Mapping

Create hierarchical idea structure:

Central Topic: 
Branch 1: 
  - Sub-idea 1
  - Sub-idea 2
Branch 2: 
  - Sub-idea 1
  - Sub-idea 2

Reverse Brainstorming

Ask: "How could we make this fail?"

Ways to guarantee failure:
1. 
2. 

Insights (inverse):
1. 
2.

Six Thinking Hats

Examine from 6 perspectives:

White Hat (Facts): 
Red Hat (Emotions): 
Black Hat (Caution): 
Yellow Hat (Benefits): 
Green Hat (Creativity): 
Blue Hat (Process):

Starbursting

Ask 6 question types:

Who: 
What: 
Where: 
When: 
Why: 
How:

Brainwriting

Silent idea generation:

Round 1 (5 min): Generate  ideas
Round 2 (5 min): Build on Round 1, add  more
Round 3 (5 min): Combine and refine

SWOT Analysis

Strengths: 
Weaknesses: 
Opportunities: 
Threats:

Document all ideas generated.

Part 4: Execute Technique 2#

Apply second technique.

Use same systematic approach as Part 3. Cross-reference ideas from first technique.

Part 5: Execute Technique 3#

Apply third technique.

Use same systematic approach. Look for patterns across all three techniques.

Part 6: Organize Ideas#

Consolidate ideas from all techniques.

Group by category:

## Category 1: 
- Idea 1: 
- Idea 2: 
- Idea 3: 

## Category 2: 
- Idea 1: 
- Idea 2: 

[Additional categories...]

Remove duplicates - Merge similar ideas

Count total ideas - Report to user

Part 7: Extract Insights#

Analyze all ideas to identify top insights.

Criteria for insights:

High impact potential
Feasible given constraints
Novel or unexpected
Addresses core objective
Supported by multiple techniques

Format:

## Key Insights

### Insight 1: 
**Description:** 
**Source:** 
**Impact:** High | Medium | Low
**Effort:** High | Medium | Low
**Why it matters:** 

### Insight 2: 
[Same structure]

### Insight 3: 
[Same structure]

Typical count: 3-7 key insights

Part 8: Generate Output Document#

Create brainstorming document per helpers.md#Apply-Variables-to-Template

Use template: brainstorming-session.md (or generate inline if template doesn't exist)

Document structure:

# Brainstorming Session: 

**Date:** 
**Objective:** 
**Context:** 

## Techniques Used
1. 
2. 
3. 

## Ideas Generated

### Category 1: 


### Category 2: 


[All categories...]

## Key Insights



## Statistics
- Total ideas: 
- Categories: 
- Key insights: 
- Techniques applied: 3

## Recommended Next Steps



---

*Generated by BMAD Method v6 - Creative Intelligence*
*Session duration:  minutes*

Save to: /brainstorming--.md

Inform user:

✓ Brainstorming Complete!

Ideas Generated: 
Categories: 
Key Insights: 

Document: 

Top 3 Insights:
1. 
2. 
3.

Update Status#

Per helpers.md#Update-Workflow-Status

Update bmm-workflow-status.yaml:

last_workflow: brainstorm
last_workflow_date: 
brainstorming:
  sessions_completed: 
  last_session_topic: 
  ideas_generated:

Based on objective, recommend logical next workflow:

If brainstorming was for:

Feature ideas → Product Manager

Next: Review and prioritize ideas
Run: /prd or /tech-spec
Use brainstorming insights to inform requirements

Problem solutions → System Architect

Next: Evaluate solutions against architecture
Run: /architecture
Test top solutions for NFR compliance

Risk identification → Scrum Master

Next: Incorporate risks into sprint planning
Run: /sprint-planning
Add mitigation stories for identified risks

Research questions → Creative Intelligence

Next: Conduct research on top insights
Run: /research
Validate assumptions with data

Process improvements → Business Analyst or Scrum Master

Next: Document improved process
Create process documentation
Test with team

Helper References#

Load config: helpers.md#Combined-Config-Load
Apply template: helpers.md#Apply-Variables-to-Template
Save document: helpers.md#Save-Output-Document
Update status: helpers.md#Update-Workflow-Status
Determine next: helpers.md#Determine-Next-Workflow

Notes for LLMs#

Use TodoWrite to track 8 brainstorming steps
Apply all selected techniques thoroughly - no shortcuts
Document EVERY idea, even seemingly weak ones
Look for patterns across techniques
Quantify results (idea counts, categories, etc.)
Extract actionable insights, not just raw ideas
Recommend specific next workflow based on objective
Use structured frameworks - avoid free-form thinking
Cross-reference ideas from different techniques
Focus on quality insights over quantity of ideas
Keep session focused on stated objective
Use helpers.md references for all common operations

Remember: Structured brainstorming using multiple techniques generates more comprehensive and creative results than single-method approaches. Document everything, extract insights, and provide clear next steps.

Brainstorming Session: {{objective}}

Workflow Overview#

Pre-Flight#

Brainstorming Process#

Part 1: Define Objective#

Part 2: Select Techniques#

Part 3: Execute Technique 1#

5 Whys

SCAMPER

Mind Mapping

Reverse Brainstorming

Six Thinking Hats

Starbursting

Brainwriting

SWOT Analysis

Part 4: Execute Technique 2#

Part 5: Execute Technique 3#

Part 6: Organize Ideas#

Part 7: Extract Insights#

Part 8: Generate Output Document#

Update Status#

Recommend Next Steps#

Helper References#

Notes for LLMs#