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Brainstorming

aico-pm-brainstorming

Guide users through structured dialogue to transform vague ideas into clear, actionable product concepts. Uses one-question-at-a-time approach with multiple choice options. Use this skill when: - User says "I have an idea", "I want to build", "let me think about" - User mentions "brainstorm", "e...

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Brainstorming

⚠️ CRITICAL RULES - READ FIRST

  1. READ CONSTITUTION: Always read docs/​reference/​pm/​constitution.md first for product context
  2. ONE QUESTION AT A TIME: Never ask multiple questions in one message
  3. USE MULTIPLE CHOICE: Prefer AskUserQuestion tool with 2-4 options

Language Configuration

Before generating any content, check aico.json in project root for language field to determine the output language. If not set, default to English.

Process

  1. Check context: Scan docs/​reference/​pm/ for existing product context
  2. Understand problem: Ask clarifying questions one at a time
  3. Explore alternatives: Propose 2-3 approaches with trade-offs
  4. Validate concept: Present ideas in small sections (200-300 words), confirm each
  5. Document outcome: Save validated concept for next steps

Core Pattern

PhaseActionOutput
UnderstandAsk clarifying questions one at a timeProblem statement
ExplorePropose 2-3 approaches with trade-offsSelected approach
ValidatePresent concept in small sectionsValidated concept

Key Rules

  • ALWAYS ask ONE question per message - never overwhelm with multiple questions
  • MUST prefer multiple choice over open-ended questions when possible
  • ALWAYS explore 2-3 alternative approaches before settling on one
  • Present ideas incrementally in 200-300 word sections, confirm each before continuing

Question Examples

  • "What problem are you trying to solve for users?"
  • "Who is the primary user for this feature?"
  • "What does success look like? (A) metric improvement (B) user satisfaction (C) both"

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ Ask multiple questions at once → ✅ One question per message
  • ❌ Jump to solutions immediately → ✅ Understand problem first
  • ❌ Skip alternatives → ✅ Always explore 2-3 approaches

Iron Law

NO IMPLEMENTATION DISCUSSION DURING BRAINSTORMING

This rule is non-negotiable. During brainstorming:

  1. Focus only on WHAT, never HOW
  2. No code, no architecture, no technical details
  3. Capture all ideas without judgment
  4. Defer feasibility analysis to later phases

Rationalization Defense

ExcuseReality
"I already know what to build"Unvalidated assumptions cause 3x rework
"Let's save time and discuss implementation"Premature optimization kills innovation
"The solution is obvious"Obvious solutions often miss edge cases
"We don't have time for this"1 hour of brainstorming saves 3 days of rework

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