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What prompts actually help with idea generation?
Constrain the problem and force diversity: ask for ideas across distinct lenses (cost-cutting, risk, growth), require simple rationales, and ban clichés. Request one ‘weird but plausible’ variant. Then prompt for a quick scoring rubric to triage. Creativity improves when constraints are clear.
In practice
Ask for ideas that deliberately contradict a common assumption—you’ll surface fresh angles.
Where to start
- 1Define 3 lenses and ask for 3 ideas each.
- 2Include a one-line rationale per idea.
- 3Score against a simple rubric (impact/effort).
- 4Pick two to prototype this week.
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