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How to Run a Brainstorming Session

Use the brainstorm-project workflow to explore solution approaches through parallel ideation tracks.

When to Use This

Section titled “When to Use This”
  • Very vague or seed kernel of an idea that needs exploration
  • Consider alternatives or enhancements to an idea
  • See your idea from different angles and viewpoints
  • No idea what you want to build, but want to find some inspiration

Prerequisites

Section titled “Prerequisites”
  • BMad Method installed
  • Analyst agent available

Steps

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1. Load the Analyst Agent

Section titled “1. Load the Analyst Agent”

Start a fresh chat and load the Analyst agent.

2. Run the Brainstorm Workflow

Section titled “2. Run the Brainstorm Workflow”
*brainstorm-project

3. Describe Your Idea

Section titled “3. Describe Your Idea”

Tell the agent about your project idea, even if it’s vague:

  • “I want to build something that helps developers manage their context”
  • “I have a game idea about resource management”
  • “I need a tool for my team but I’m not sure what exactly”

4. Explore the Tracks

Section titled “4. Explore the Tracks”

The workflow generates solution approaches through parallel ideation tracks:

  • Architecture track - Technical approaches and patterns
  • UX track - User experience possibilities
  • Integration track - How it connects with other systems
  • Value track - Business value and differentiation

5. Evaluate Options

Section titled “5. Evaluate Options”

Review the generated options with rationale for each approach.

What You Get

Section titled “What You Get”
  • Multiple solution approaches with trade-offs
  • Different architectural options
  • UX and integration considerations
  • Clear rationale for each direction

Next Steps

Section titled “Next Steps”

After brainstorming:

  1. Research - Validate ideas with market/technical research
  2. Product Brief - Capture strategic vision
  3. PRD - Move to formal planning

Tips

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  • Don’t worry about having a fully formed idea
  • Let the agent guide the exploration
  • Consider multiple tracks before deciding
  • Use outputs as input for product-brief workflow
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