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Creative Intelligence Suite (CIS) 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

workflow brainstorming

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

Agent-Facilitated

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