Brainstorm Master

Problem

Brainstorming can quickly become a loose list of ideas: the problem is unclear, the method is arbitrary, divergence lacks structure, and the output remains fragmented. Engineers working on product features, technical approaches, content topics, or strategic choices often need a repeatable brainstorming process: clarify the problem boundary, select an appropriate method, control the intensity of divergence, and converge the results into comparable options.

How it works

• Fixed four-step flow: diagnose the problem -> match a method -> diverge systematically -> force convergence, reducing skipped or missing steps.
• Bounded clarification: asks at most two rounds of follow-ups to cover the target, objective, and constraints.
• Method matching: selects tools such as SCAMPER, Six Thinking Hats, reverse brainstorming, first principles, or Disney Method based on the problem type.
• Structured divergence: guides idea generation round by round, prioritizing quantity, deferring judgment, and building on previous ideas.
• Forced convergence: filters weak options, places them into quadrants, and produces a structured result for evaluation and execution.

Boundaries

It is useful for expanding fuzzy ideas into discussable candidates and for iterating with new perspectives or methods. It does not replace expert judgment, nor does it solve resource, execution, or organizational blockers. Vague inputs tend to produce more diffuse outputs; final selection and decision-making still require the user.