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title CIS Workflows
description Reference for all Creative Intelligence Suite workflows

Technical reference for all CIS workflows including inputs, outputs, and invocation methods.

Workflows Overview

Workflow Agent Purpose Output File
brainstorming Carson Generate diverse ideas brainstorming-{date}.md
design-thinking Maya Human-centered design design-thinking-{date}.md
innovation-strategy Victor Strategic innovation innovation-strategy-{date}.md
problem-solving Dr. Quinn Root cause analysis problem-solution-{date}.md
storytelling Sophia Narrative crafting story-{date}.md

Brainstorming Workflow

Purpose: Generate diverse, creative ideas using structured ideation techniques.

How to Invoke

# Direct command
/cis-brainstorm

# With context data
workflow brainstorming --data /path/to/context.md

# Via agent
/bmad-cis-agent-brainstorming-coach
> brainstorm

Inputs

Input Description Required
topic What to brainstorm about Yes
technique Which ideation method to use No (Carson recommends)
mode user-selected, AI-recommended, random, progressive No

Outputs

Section Contents
Topic Your brainstorming challenge
Technique Method applied and rationale
Ideas Complete list of all generated ideas
Top Picks Recommended ideas for pursuit
Next Steps How to move forward

Techniques Library

Carson has access to 36 techniques across 7 categories stored in brainstorming-techniques.csv:

Category Technique Count
Collaborative 4
Structured 4
Creative 4
Deep 4
Theatrical 4
Wild 4
Introspective 4

Design Thinking Workflow

Purpose: Create human-centered solutions through five-phase design thinking.

How to Invoke

# Direct command
/cis-design-thinking

# With user research context
workflow design-thinking --data /path/to/user-research.md

# Via agent
/bmad-cis-agent-design-thinking-coach
> design-thinking

Inputs

Input Description Required
design_challenge Problem or opportunity being explored Yes
users_stakeholders Primary users and affected parties No
constraints Time, budget, technology limitations No

Outputs

Section Contents
Design Challenge Framed opportunity
Point of View User-centered problem statement
User Insights Empathy findings and personas
How Might We Questions Reframed as opportunities
Solution Concepts Generated ideas
Prototypes Testable artifacts
Test Plan Validation approach

Design Methods Library

Maya has access to phase-specific design methods in design-methods.csv.

Innovation Strategy Workflow

Purpose: Identify disruption opportunities and business model innovation.

How to Invoke

# Direct command
/cis-innovation-strategy

# With market context
workflow innovation-strategy --data /path/to/market-analysis.md

# Via agent
/bmad-cis-agent-innovation-strategist
> innovation-strategy

Inputs

Input Description Required
market_context Industry landscape and competitive intelligence No
innovation_challenge Strategic opportunity or threat Yes
constraints Resource limitations and strategic boundaries No

Outputs

Section Contents
Strategic Question Innovation challenge being addressed
Market Analysis Forces, trends, competitive landscape
Jobs-to-be-Done Unmet customer needs
Blue Ocean Opportunities Uncontested market spaces
Business Model Value creation and capture
Competitive Advantages Sustainable moats
Strategic Roadmap Execution priorities

Innovation Frameworks Library

Victor has access to strategic frameworks in innovation-frameworks.csv:

  • Jobs-to-be-Done
  • Blue Ocean Strategy
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • Business Model Canvas
  • Value Chain Analysis

Problem Solving Workflow

Purpose: Systematic problem diagnosis and root cause analysis.

How to Invoke

# Direct command
/cis-problem-solving

# With problem brief
workflow problem-solving --data /path/to/problem-brief.md

# Via agent
/bmad-cis-agent-creative-problem-solver
> problem-solving

Inputs

Input Description Required
problem_description Challenge with symptoms and context Yes
previous_attempts Prior solutions and outcomes No
constraints Solution boundaries No
success_criteria How to measure effectiveness No

Outputs

Section Contents
Problem Statement Clearly defined challenge
Diagnosis Root cause analysis
Solution Options Multiple approaches with evaluation
Recommended Solution Best option with rationale
Implementation Plan Actionable steps
Risk Mitigation Potential issues and prevention
Success Metrics How to measure results

Solving Methods Library

Dr. Quinn has access to analytical frameworks in solving-methods.csv:

  • Five Whys
  • TRIZ
  • Theory of Constraints
  • Systems Thinking
  • Root Cause Analysis

Storytelling Workflow

Purpose: Craft compelling narratives using proven story frameworks.

How to Invoke

# Direct command
/cis-storytelling

# With brand context
workflow storytelling --data /path/to/brand-info.md

# Via agent
/bmad-cis-agent-storyteller
> story

Inputs

Input Description Required
story_purpose Why the story is being told Yes
target_audience Who will experience it Yes
story_subject What or whom it's about Yes
platform_medium Where it will be told No
desired_impact What audience should feel/think/do No

Outputs

Section Contents
Story Framework Structure used and rationale
Audience Profile Who the story is for
Emotional Arc The feeling journey
Complete Narrative Full story with vivid details
Character Development Voice and transformation
Platform Adaptation Formatted for medium
Impact Plan Effectiveness measurement

Story Frameworks Library

Sophia has access to 25 narrative frameworks in story-types.csv:

  • Hero's Journey
  • Story Brand
  • Three-Act Structure
  • Before-After-Bridge
  • Pixar Pitch
  • And 20 more

Output Location

All workflows save output to the configured output folder (default: ./creative-outputs/ or _bmad-output/ depending on configuration).

Output files include timestamp in format: {workflow-name}-{YYYY-MM-DD}.md

Common Workflow Features

All CIS workflows share:

  • Interactive facilitation — AI guides through questions, not just generation
  • Technique libraries — CSV databases of proven methods
  • Context integration — Optional document input for relevance
  • Structured output — Comprehensive reports with insights and actions
  • Energy monitoring — Adaptive pacing based on engagement

Next Steps