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brainstorming

在探索设计方案或解决开放式问题时使用。

SKILL.md
--- frontmatter
name: brainstorming
description: Use when exploring design options or solving open-ended problems
tags: [design, planning, creativity]

Brainstorming Workflow

A structured approach to generating and evaluating ideas for design decisions.

When to Use

  • •Starting a new feature with unclear requirements
  • •Choosing between multiple architectural approaches
  • •Solving a problem with no obvious solution
  • •Exploring trade-offs before committing to a direction

Phase 1: Problem Definition

Clearly define what you're trying to solve:

  1. •State the goal: What should the end result accomplish?
  2. •Identify constraints: What limitations exist? (time, resources, compatibility)
  3. •Define success criteria: How will you know the solution works?
  4. •List stakeholders: Who cares about this decision?

Template:

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Goal: [What we're trying to achieve]
Constraints: [Time, resources, compatibility requirements]
Success looks like: [Measurable outcomes]
Stakeholders: [Who is affected]

Phase 2: Divergent Thinking

Generate as many ideas as possible without judgment:

  1. •Quantity over quality: Get all ideas out first
  2. •No criticism yet: All ideas are valid at this stage
  3. •Build on ideas: "Yes, and..." not "No, but..."
  4. •Think unconventionally: What would a beginner suggest? An expert?

Techniques:

  • •SCAMPER: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Rearrange
  • •Reverse brainstorm: How could we make this problem worse?
  • •Analogy: How do other domains solve similar problems?
  • •Extreme scenarios: What if we had unlimited time? Zero budget?

Phase 3: Idea Organization

Group and structure the generated ideas:

  1. •Categorize: Group similar approaches together
  2. •Identify themes: What patterns emerge?
  3. •Note dependencies: Which ideas require others?
  4. •Mark combinations: Which ideas work well together?

Phase 4: Convergent Thinking

Evaluate and narrow down options:

  1. •Apply constraints: Which ideas are actually feasible?
  2. •Score against criteria: Rate each option on success factors
  3. •Identify risks: What could go wrong with each approach?
  4. •Consider effort vs impact: Quick wins vs long-term investments

Evaluation Matrix:

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| Option | Feasibility | Impact | Risk | Effort | Score |
|--------|-------------|--------|------|--------|-------|
| A      | High        | Medium | Low  | Low    | 8/10  |
| B      | Medium      | High   | Med  | High   | 6/10  |

Phase 5: Decision

Make a choice and document the rationale:

  1. •Select the approach: Based on evaluation
  2. •Document why: Future you will thank you
  3. •Note rejected alternatives: And why they were rejected
  4. •Identify next steps: What's the immediate action?

Decision Record Template:

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## Decision: [Title]

### Context
[What situation led to this decision]

### Options Considered
1. [Option A] - [Pros/Cons]
2. [Option B] - [Pros/Cons]
3. [Option C] - [Pros/Cons]

### Decision
[What we decided and why]

### Consequences
[What this decision means going forward]

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

  • •Premature convergence: Deciding before exploring
  • •Groupthink: Not challenging popular ideas
  • •Analysis paralysis: Evaluating forever without deciding
  • •Pet solutions: Forcing a predetermined answer
  • •Missing constraints: Forgetting important limitations