product-brainstorm-skill

Guides structured diverge-then-converge exploration of product problem spaces and solution options.

Updated Aug 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/innFactory-AI/company-ai-stack-skills --skill product-brainstorm-skill-innfactory-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: product-brainstorm-skill
Source: https://github.com/innFactory-AI/company-ai-stack-skills/tree/main/de/skills/product-management/product-brainstorm-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/innFactory-AI/company-ai-stack-skills --skill product-brainstorm-skill-innfactory-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Product teams often converge too early on the first plausible solution without properly exploring the problem space or stress-testing assumptions. This Skill acts as a structured thinking partner that enforces a diverge-then-converge rhythm, helping product managers frame problems correctly, generate genuinely distinct options, map risky assumptions, and reach a defensible direction decision. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Problem Space Exploration: Uses reframing techniques (invert, zoom out, zoom in, analogize, flip constraints) to ensure the right problem is being solved before solutions are generated. - Solution Divergence & Scoring: Generates at least three distinct options across minimal, ideal, lateral, platform, and elimination categories, then scores them on a lightweight impact/feasibility 2x2 matrix. - Assumption Stress-Testing: Maps user behavior, technical feasibility, business viability, and regulatory assumptions with validation methods and early warning signals. - Use Case: A product manager starting a new initiative asks the agent to brainstorm options for reducing onboarding drop-off; the Skill reframes the problem, generates five options, stress-tests assumptions, and outputs a structured brainstorm result with a recommended direction, riskiest assumption, and next action. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to brainstorm with you on a product problem, for example: help me think through options for improving user activation in the first week.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-brainstorm-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I brainstorm product ideas with an AI assistant?▼

Describe your problem in one sentence and ask the agent to brainstorm with you. The Skill first explores the problem space with framing questions, then generates at least three distinct solution options before scoring them on impact and feasibility.

How to validate assumptions behind a product idea?▼

The Skill maps each option's assumptions by type: user behavior, technical feasibility, business viability, and regulatory. For each assumption it defines the cheapest validation method, such as prototype tests, data analysis, spikes, or expert review.

Can I use this brainstorming skill without connected data sources?▼

Yes, the Skill works with your own knowledge and judgment alone. You can optionally enrich it with MCP-connected analytics or CRM tools, companyRAG collections, or uploaded research files, but none are required.

What is the difference between brainstorming and RICE prioritization?▼

This Skill uses a lightweight impact-feasibility 2x2 scoring as a directional filter, not rigorous prioritization. For detailed prioritization of a validated backlog, a RICE scoring approach is recommended instead.

Does the AI decide which product option to choose?▼

No, the Skill acts as a thinking partner and only recommends a direction based on the scoring. It presents trade-offs rather than opinions, and the final decision always remains with the product manager.