---
title: "Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS)"
description: AI-powered creative facilitation with the Creative Intelligence Suite
---

AI-powered creative facilitation transforming strategic thinking through expert coaching across five specialized domains.

## Core Capabilities

CIS provides structured creative methodologies through distinctive agent personas who act as master facilitators, drawing out insights through strategic questioning rather than generating solutions directly.

## Specialized Agents

- **Carson** - Brainstorming Specialist (energetic facilitator)
- **Maya** - Design Thinking Maestro (jazz-like improviser)
- **Dr. Quinn** - Problem Solver (detective-scientist hybrid)
- **Victor** - Innovation Oracle (bold strategic precision)
- **Sophia** - Master Storyteller (whimsical narrator)

## Interactive Workflows

**5 Workflows** with **150+ Creative Techniques:**

### Brainstorming

36 techniques across 7 categories for ideation:
- Divergent/convergent thinking
- Lateral connections
- Forced associations

### Design Thinking

Complete 5-phase human-centered process:
- Empathize → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test
- User journey mapping
- Rapid iteration

### Problem Solving

Systematic root cause analysis:
- 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams
- Solution generation
- Impact assessment

### Innovation Strategy

Business model disruption:
- Blue Ocean Strategy
- Jobs-to-be-Done
- Disruptive innovation patterns

### Storytelling

25 narrative frameworks:
- Hero's Journey
- Story circles
- Compelling pitch structures

## Quick Start

### Direct Workflow

```bash
workflow brainstorming

workflow design-thinking --data /path/to/context.md
```

### Agent-Facilitated

```bash
agent cis/brainstorming-coach

> *brainstorm
```

## Key Differentiators

- **Facilitation Over Generation** - Guides discovery through questions
- **Energy-Aware Sessions** - Adapts to engagement levels
- **Context Integration** - Domain-specific guidance support
- **Persona-Driven** - Unique communication styles
- **Rich Method Libraries** - 150+ proven techniques

## Integration Points

CIS workflows integrate with:

- **BMM** - Powers project brainstorming
- **BMB** - Creative module design
- **Custom Modules** - Shared creative resource

## Best Practices

1. **Set clear objectives** before starting sessions
2. **Provide context documents** for domain relevance
3. **Trust the process** - Let facilitation guide you
4. **Take breaks** when energy flags
5. **Document insights** as they emerge

:::tip[Learn More]
See [Facilitation Over Generation](/docs/explanation/philosophy/facilitation-over-generation.md) for the core philosophy behind CIS.
:::
