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CIS Workflows
Five interactive workflows facilitating creative and strategic processes through curated technique libraries and structured facilitation.
Table of Contents
Workflow Overview
Brainstorming
Purpose: Interactive ideation using 36 techniques across 7 categories
Approach: Master facilitation with "Yes, and..." methodology
Techniques: Collaborative, structured, creative, deep, theatrical, wild, introspective
Selection Modes: User-selected, AI-recommended, random, or progressive
Design Thinking
Purpose: Human-centered design through five phases
Process: Empathize → Define → Ideate → Prototype → Test
Focus: Divergent thinking before convergent action
Output: User empathy insights and rapid prototypes
Innovation Strategy
Purpose: Identify disruption opportunities and business model innovation
Frameworks: Jobs-to-be-Done, Blue Ocean Strategy, Value Chain Analysis
Focus: Sustainable competitive advantage over features
Output: Strategic innovation roadmap
Problem Solving
Purpose: Systematic challenge resolution
Methods: TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Systems Thinking, Root Cause Analysis
Approach: Detective-style puzzle solving
Output: Root cause identification and solution strategies
Storytelling
Purpose: Craft compelling narratives
Frameworks: Hero's Journey, Three-Act Structure, Story Brand (25 total)
Customization: Platform and audience-specific adaptation
Style: Whimsical master storyteller facilitation
Common Features
All workflows share:
- Interactive Facilitation - AI guides through questions, not generation
- Technique Libraries - CSV databases of proven methods
- Context Integration - Optional document input for domain relevance
- Structured Output - Comprehensive reports with insights and actions
- Energy Monitoring - Adaptive pacing based on engagement
Usage
Basic Invocation
workflow brainstorming
workflow design-thinking
workflow innovation-strategy
workflow problem-solving
workflow storytelling
With Context
workflow [workflow-name] --data /path/to/context.md
Via Agent
agent cis/brainstorming-coach
> *brainstorm
Configuration
Edit /_bmad/cis/config.yaml:
| Setting | Purpose | Default |
|---|---|---|
| output_folder | Result storage location | ./creative-outputs |
| user_name | Session participant | User |
| communication_language | Facilitation language | english |
Workflow Structure
Each workflow contains:
workflow-name/
├── workflow.yaml # Configuration
├── instructions.md # Facilitation guide
├── techniques.csv # Method library
└── README.md # Documentation
Best Practices
- Prepare context - Provide background documents for better results
- Set clear objectives - Define goals before starting
- Trust the process - Let facilitation guide discovery
- Capture everything - Document insights as they emerge
- Take breaks - Pause when energy drops
Integration
CIS workflows integrate with:
- BMM - Project brainstorming and ideation
- BMB - Creative module design
- Custom Modules - Shared creative resource
For detailed workflow instructions, see individual workflow directories.