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title: "How to Run a Brainstorming Session"
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description: How to run a brainstorming session using the BMad Method
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Use the `brainstorm-project` workflow to explore solution approaches through parallel ideation tracks.
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## When to Use This
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- Very vague or seed kernel of an idea that needs exploration
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- Consider alternatives or enhancements to an idea
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- See your idea from different angles and viewpoints
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- No idea what you want to build, but want to find some inspiration
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## Prerequisites
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- BMad Method installed
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- Analyst agent available
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## Steps
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### 1. Load the Analyst Agent
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Start a fresh chat and load the Analyst agent.
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### 2. Run the Brainstorm Workflow
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*brainstorm-project
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```
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### 3. Describe Your Idea
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Tell the agent about your project idea, even if it's vague:
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- "I want to build something that helps developers manage their context"
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- "I have a game idea about resource management"
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- "I need a tool for my team but I'm not sure what exactly"
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### 4. Explore the Tracks
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The workflow generates solution approaches through parallel ideation tracks:
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- **Architecture track** - Technical approaches and patterns
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- **UX track** - User experience possibilities
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- **Integration track** - How it connects with other systems
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- **Value track** - Business value and differentiation
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### 5. Evaluate Options
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Review the generated options with rationale for each approach.
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## What You Get
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- Multiple solution approaches with trade-offs
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- Different architectural options
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- UX and integration considerations
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- Clear rationale for each direction
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## Next Steps
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After brainstorming:
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1. **Research** - Validate ideas with market/technical research
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2. **Product Brief** - Capture strategic vision
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3. **PRD** - Move to formal planning
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## Tips
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- Don't worry about having a fully formed idea
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- Let the agent guide the exploration
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- Consider multiple tracks before deciding
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- Use outputs as input for product-brief workflow
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## Related
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- [Conduct Research](/docs/how-to/workflows/conduct-research.md) - Validate your ideas
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- [Create Product Brief](/docs/how-to/workflows/create-product-brief.md) - Capture strategic vision
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- [Create PRD](/docs/how-to/workflows/create-prd.md) - Move to formal planning
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