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Description

Create on-demand deep instruction file for Method 4: Brainstorming (dt-method-04-deep.instructions.md). This file extends the method-tier's Ideation Facilitator and Convergence Guide coaching hats with:

  • Advanced Facilitation Techniques (5 techniques): Brainwriting Protocol (6-3-5), Morphological Analysis, Provocation Technique (Po), Attribute Listing and Modification, Round-Robin Forced Connections
  • Creative Block Recovery (4 techniques): Assumption Reversal, Random Input Technique, Constraint Manipulation, Cross-Domain Perspective Adoption
  • Advanced Convergence Frameworks (4 frameworks): Impact/Effort Matrix, Dot Voting with Constraints, Concept Clustering with Gap Analysis, Weighted D/F/V Scoring
  • Cross-Pollination from Analogous Industries (4 subsections): Manufacturing→Software, Healthcare→Manufacturing, Energy→Healthcare, Analogy Mining Protocol

Includes solo/AI-coach adaptations for brainwriting and dot voting techniques. Differentiates cross-domain perspective adoption from method-tier's in-domain perspective shifting.

4 H2 sections, 17 H3 subsections, 17 coaching prompts, ~214 lines.

Related Issue(s)

Closes #600

Type of Change

Select all that apply:

Code & Documentation:

  • New feature (non-breaking change adding functionality)

AI Artifacts:

  • Reviewed contribution with prompt-analyze agent and addressed all feedback
  • Copilot instructions (.github/instructions/*.instructions.md)

Sample Prompts (for AI Artifact Contributions)

User Request:
"I'm coaching a brainstorming session and my team has run out of ideas after only generating 8 concepts. The three basic techniques from the method-tier aren't producing enough variety."

Execution Flow:

  1. DT coach detects Method 4 brainstorming context from .copilot-tracking/dt/**/method-04* artifacts
  2. Coach loads dt-method-04-deep.instructions.md for advanced guidance
  3. Coach identifies creative block scenario → navigates to Creative Block Recovery section
  4. Coach applies Assumption Reversal technique with coaching prompt: "What are you assuming must be true here? What solutions appear if that assumption is reversed?"
  5. If block persists, coach escalates through Random Input, Constraint Manipulation, then Cross-Domain Perspective Adoption

Output Artifacts:
Additional divergent ideas captured in .copilot-tracking/dt/{project-slug}/method-04-brainstorming/divergent-ideas.md, documented with the technique that generated each idea.

Success Indicators:

  • Ideation momentum recovers and team exceeds 15-idea minimum target
  • Ideas span 4-6 different solution categories
  • Coaching prompts produce actionable responses, not confusion
  • Solo users with AI coach can apply brainwriting and dot voting using the adaptation guidance

Testing

  • Executed prompt-analyze workflow: 21/23 pass, 2 warnings (resolved)
  • Addressed F-02 (major): added solo/AI-coach adaptations for Brainwriting and Dot Voting
  • Addressed F-06 (minor): renamed "Perspective Shifting" to "Cross-Domain Perspective Adoption"
  • Validation rerun: all 9 regression checks pass

Checklist

Required Checks

  • Documentation is updated (if applicable)
  • Files follow existing naming conventions
  • Changes are backwards compatible (if applicable)
  • Tests added for new functionality (if applicable)

AI Artifact Contributions

  • Used /prompt-analyze to review contribution
  • Addressed all feedback from prompt-builder review
  • Verified contribution follows common standards and type-specific requirements

Required Automated Checks

The following validation commands must pass before merging:

  • Markdown linting: npm run lint:md — ✅ 233 files, 0 errors
  • Spell checking: npm run spell-check — ✅ 162 files, 0 issues (added "brainwriting" to .cspell.json dictionary)
  • Frontmatter validation: npm run lint:frontmatter — ✅ 0 errors, 0 warnings
  • Skill structure validation: npm run validate:skills — ✅ 2 skills, 0 errors
  • Link validation: npm run lint:md-links⚠️ Pre-existing: ESM incompatibility
  • PowerShell analysis: npm run lint:ps⚠️ Pre-existing: 3 warnings in gitignored sandbox script
  • Plugin freshness: npm run plugin:generate — ✅ 11 plugins generated, 125 artifacts

Security Considerations

  • This PR does not contain any sensitive or NDA information
  • Any new dependencies have been reviewed for security issues
  • Security-related scripts follow the principle of least privilege

Additional Notes

  • Structural precedent: dt-method-02-deep.instructions.md (most recent merged deep file)
  • Collection manifests updated: design-thinking.collection.yml, hve-core-all.collection.yml, design-thinking.collection.md
  • Plugins regenerated via npm run plugin:generate
  • applyTo: '**/.copilot-tracking/dt/**/method-04*' per reviewer feedback pattern from prior PRs

Add on-demand deep instruction file for Method 4: Brainstorming
with advanced facilitation techniques (brainwriting, morphological
analysis, provocation, attribute listing, round-robin forced
connections), creative block recovery, advanced convergence
frameworks (impact/effort matrix, dot voting, gap analysis, weighted
D/F/V scoring), and cross-pollination from analogous industries.

Includes solo/AI-coach adaptations for brainwriting and dot voting.
Differentiates cross-domain perspective adoption from method-tier
in-domain perspective shifting.

Update collection manifests and regenerate plugins.

Closes microsoft#600
@manasagudimella manasagudimella requested a review from a team as a code owner February 20, 2026 22:05
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