BMAD-METHOD/src/modules/cis

CIS - Creative Intelligence Suite

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

Table of Contents

• Core Capabilities
• Specialized Agents
• Interactive Workflows
• Quick Start
• Key Differentiators
• Configuration

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

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• 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

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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

# Start interactive session
workflow brainstorming

# With context document
workflow design-thinking --data /path/to/context.md

Agent-Facilitated

# Load agent
agent cis/brainstorming-coach

# Start workflow
> *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

Configuration

Edit /{bmad_folder}/cis/config.yaml:

output_folder: ./creative-outputs
user_name: Your Name
communication_language: english

Module Structure

cis/
├── agents/              # 5 specialized facilitators
├── workflows/           # 5 interactive processes
│   ├── brainstorming/
│   ├── design-thinking/
│   ├── innovation-strategy/
│   ├── problem-solving/
│   └── storytelling/
├── tasks/              # Supporting operations
└── teams/              # Agent collaborations

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

Related Documentation

• Workflow Guide - Detailed workflow instructions
• Agent Personas - Full agent descriptions
• BMM Integration - Development workflow connection

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Part of BMad Method v6.0 - Transform creative potential through expert AI facilitation.