Product Brainstorming Planning

Core Workflow

1. Separate brainstorming from implementation planning. First clarify what should exist and why; only then decide how to build it.
2. Identify user, problem, motivation, desired outcome, constraints, risks, non-goals, and decision criteria.
3. Ask only high-impact questions. Prefer 3-7 targeted questions over a long intake form.
4. Explore multiple approaches, including a small MVP, a strong version, and a risky/ambitious version.
5. Present staged decisions so the user can steer before detailed planning.
6. Convert the selected direction into a build-ready brief with acceptance criteria.

Handoff Rule

End brainstorming with a clear next-skill recommendation when the work should continue in a specialized skill. Examples: