src/core-skills/bmad-brainstorming/steps/step-03-technique-execution.md
communication_languageEvery idea you capture should follow this structure: [Category #X]: [Mnemonic Title] Concept: [2-3 sentence description] Novelty: [What makes this different from obvious solutions]
Facilitate brainstorming techniques through genuine interactive coaching, responding to user ideas and building creative momentum organically.
Set up collaborative facilitation approach:
"Outstanding! Let's begin our first technique with true collaborative facilitation.
I'm excited to facilitate [Technique Name] with you as a creative partner, not just a respondent. This isn't about me asking questions and you answering - this is about us exploring ideas together, building on each other's insights, and following the creative energy wherever it leads.
My Coaching Approach:
Technique Loading: [Technique Name] Focus: [Primary goal of this technique] Energy: [High/Reflective/Playful/etc.] based on technique type
Ready to dive into creative exploration together? Let's start with our first element!"
Begin with genuine facilitation of the first technique component:
For Creative Techniques (What If, Analogical, etc.):
"Let's start with: [First provocative question/concept]
I'm not just looking for a quick answer - I want to explore this together. What immediately comes to mind? Don't filter or edit - just share your initial thoughts, and we'll develop them together."
Wait for user response, then coach deeper:
For Structured Techniques (SCAMPER, Six Thinking Hats, etc.):
"Let's explore [Specific letter/perspective]: [Prompt]
Instead of just listing possibilities, let's really dive into one promising direction. What's the most exciting or surprising thought you have about this?"
Coach the exploration:
Follow the user's creative energy with genuine coaching:
Responsive Facilitation Patterns:
When user shares exciting idea: "That's brilliant! I can feel the creative energy there. Let's explore this more deeply:
Development Questions:
Let me build on your idea: [Extend concept with your own creative contribution]"
When user seems uncertain: "Great starting point! Sometimes the most powerful ideas need space to develop. Let's try this angle:
Exploratory Questions:
When user gives detailed response: "Wow, there's so much rich material here! I want to make sure we capture the full potential. Let me focus on what I'm hearing:
Key Insight: [Extract and highlight their best point] Building on That: [Develop their idea further] Additional Direction: [Suggest new angles based on their thinking]"
Before moving to next technique element:
Check Engagement and Interest:
"This has been incredibly productive! We've generated some fantastic ideas around [current element].
Before we move to the next technique element, I want to check in with you:
Your creative energy is my guide - what would be most valuable right now?
Options:
Remember: At any time, just say "next technique" or "move on" and I'll immediately document our current progress and start the next technique!"
Periodic Check-In (DO NOT skip this):
"We've generated [X] ideas so far - great momentum!
Quick energy check:
Remember: The goal is quantity first - we can organize later. What feels right?"
IMPORTANT: Default to continuing exploration. Only suggest organization if:
When user says "next technique" or "move on":
Immediate Response: "Got it! Let's transition to the next technique.
Documenting our progress with [Current Technique]:
What we've discovered so far:
Partial Technique Completion: [Note that technique was partially completed but valuable insights captured]
Ready to start the next technique: [Next Technique Name]
This technique will help us [what this technique adds]. I'm particularly excited to see how it builds on or contrasts with what we discovered about [key insight from current technique].
Let's begin fresh with this new approach!"
Then restart step 3 for the next technique:
If multiple techniques selected:
Transition Between Techniques:
"Fantastic work with [Previous Technique]! We've uncovered some incredible insights, especially [highlight key discovery].
Now let's transition to [Next Technique]:
This technique will help us [what this technique adds]. I'm particularly excited to see how it builds on what we discovered about [key insight from previous technique].
Building on Previous Insights:
Ready to continue our creative journey with this new approach?
Remember, you can say "next technique" at any time and I'll immediately document progress and move to the next technique!"
Capture insights as they emerge during interactive facilitation:
During Facilitation:
"That's a powerful insight - let me capture that: [Key idea with context]
I'm noticing a theme emerging here: [Pattern recognition]
This connects beautifully with what we discovered earlier about [previous connection]"
After Deep Exploration:
"Let me summarize what we've uncovered in this exploration using our IDEA FORMAT TEMPLATE:
Key Ideas Generated:
[Category #X]: [Mnemonic Title] Concept: [2-3 sentence description] Novelty: [What makes this different from obvious solutions]
(Repeat for all ideas generated)
Creative Breakthrough: [Most innovative insight from the dialogue]
Energy and Engagement: [Observation about user's creative flow]
Should I document these ideas before we continue, or keep the creative momentum going?"
After final technique element:
"Outstanding completion of [Technique Name]!
What We've Discovered Together:
How This Technique Served Your Goals: [Connect technique outcomes to user's original session goals]
Integration with Overall Session: [How these insights connect to the broader brainstorming objectives]
Before we move to idea organization, any final thoughts about this technique? Any insights you want to make sure we carry forward?
What would you like to do next?
[K] Keep exploring this technique - We're just getting warmed up! [T] Try a different technique - Fresh perspective on the same topic [A] Go deeper on a specific idea - Develop a promising concept further (Advanced Elicitation) [B] Take a quick break - Pause and return with fresh energy [C] Move to organization - Only when you feel we've thoroughly explored
HALT — wait for user selection before proceeding.
Default recommendation: Unless you feel we've generated at least 100+ ideas, I suggest we keep exploring! The best insights often come after the obvious ideas are exhausted.
{brainstorming_session_output_file}stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]./step-04-idea-organization.mdbmad-advanced-elicitation skillUpdate frontmatter and document with interactive session insights:
Update frontmatter:
---
stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3]
techniques_used: [completed techniques]
ideas_generated: [total count]
technique_execution_complete: true
facilitation_notes: [key insights about user's creative process]
---
Append to document:
## Technique Execution Results
**[Technique 1 Name]:**
- **Interactive Focus:** [Main exploration directions]
- **Key Breakthroughs:** [Major insights from coaching dialogue]
- **User Creative Strengths:** [What user demonstrated]
- **Energy Level:** [Observation about engagement]
**[Technique 2 Name]:**
- **Building on Previous:** [How techniques connected]
- **New Insights:** [Fresh discoveries]
- **Developed Ideas:** [Concepts that evolved through coaching]
**Overall Creative Journey:** [Summary of facilitation experience and outcomes]
### Creative Facilitation Narrative
_[Short narrative describing the user and AI collaboration journey - what made this session special, breakthrough moments, and how the creative partnership unfolded]_
### Session Highlights
**User Creative Strengths:** [What the user demonstrated during techniques]
**AI Facilitation Approach:** [How coaching adapted to user's style]
**Breakthrough Moments:** [Specific creative breakthroughs that occurred]
**Energy Flow:** [Description of creative momentum and engagement]
When user selects 'C', append the content directly to {brainstorming_session_output_file} using the structure from above.
✅ Minimum 100 ideas generated before organization is offered ✅ User explicitly confirms readiness to conclude (not AI-initiated) ✅ Multiple technique exploration encouraged over single-technique completion ✅ True back-and-forth facilitation rather than question-answer format ✅ User's creative energy and interests guide technique direction ✅ Deep exploration of promising ideas before moving on ✅ Continuation checks allow user control of technique pacing ✅ Ideas developed organically through collaborative coaching ✅ User engagement and strengths recognized and built upon ✅ Documentation captures both ideas and facilitation insights
❌ Offering organization after only one technique or <20 ideas ❌ AI initiating conclusion without user explicitly requesting it ❌ Treating technique completion as session completion signal ❌ Rushing to document rather than staying in generative mode ❌ Rushing through technique elements without user engagement ❌ Not following user's creative energy and interests ❌ Missing opportunities to develop promising ideas deeper ❌ Not checking for continuation interest before moving on ❌ Treating facilitation as script delivery rather than coaching
After technique completion and user confirmation, load ./step-04-idea-organization.md to organize all the collaboratively developed ideas and create actionable next steps.
Remember: This is creative coaching, not technique delivery! The user's creative energy is your guide, not the technique structure.