Idea Organization Frameworks

The big problem with frameworks is when people aren't explicit about the Why. Here are the 8 key jobs of frameworks. Be explicit with why you're using a framework, and things become easier. 1. Teaching Aid Some frameworks are designed primarily as teaching tools to convey concepts and provide structured learning. Example: A team uses Opportunity Solution Trees to teach decomposition and structured thinking about solution options. Once they get the knack of it, they may no longer need the trees. 2. Shared Language Frameworks provide a common vocabulary that helps people communicate complex (and/or contextual) ideas more efficiently. Example: A leadership team adopts OKRs so that different departments can align on what "Objectives" and "Key Results" mean across the company. It's like a common interface. 3. Job Aid Some frameworks help structure an activity and guide you through the steps rather than just teaching concepts. Example: A growth team follows an Experiment Design Framework to structure A/B tests, ensuring clear hypotheses and measurable outcomes. Do they need the framework? No. But it helps structure their thinking. 4. Shared Process By using the same framework, people can collaborate more effectively with a common approach or workflow. Example: A strategy team uses Ritual Dissent as a structured process for critique, where teams present ideas and receive systematic feedback. Ritual Dissent allows diverse people to "plug in" in to the activity. 5. Conversation Prop Some frameworks act as conversational shortcuts, allowing people to reference a concept quickly to move discussions along. Example: A manager uses The Eisenhower Matrix in a discussion to quickly frame a task as "urgent but not important," helping the team delegate more effectively. Yes, it is oversimplified. But the prompt might be just right to keep the meeting moving. 6. Legitimization Tool Some frameworks provide credibility not just for decisions but also for actions and overall approaches, helping teams justify why they work in a certain way. Example: A product leader introduces Working Backwards—Amazon’s process of starting with a press release and FAQ—to gain buy-in for more rigorous product thinking. Since Amazon does it, executives take it seriously, making it a good Trojan horse for improving discovery and strategic alignment. 7. Boundary Object / Interface Some frameworks act as a bridge between different groups that may not fully share the same language/perspective, allowing them to interact and collaborate despite their differences. Example: A product manager introduces JTBD so that product, marketing, and sales teams can collaborate using a shared model of customer needs. 8. Sensemaking Aid Some frameworks help people break down and organize complex or ambiguous situations to make sense of them. Example: A strategy team uses Wardley Mapping to understand how their industry is evolving and where to focus their investments.

You think great ideas strike like lightning. Wrong. They rain like confetti if you know how to catch them. 93% of breakthrough innovations come from collecting small ideas over time. Not from one big "aha" moment. Here's your 5-step framework to catch more ideas: 1. The Collector's Mindset • Your brain processes 6,200 thoughts daily • Most people lose 98% of their ideas • Start capturing everything 2. The Connection Protocol • New ideas = 2 old ideas colliding • Research shows diverse inputs = better outputs • Read outside your field 3. The 3x3 Method • Write 3 ideas every morning • Review them 3 days later • Keep the ones that still excite you • Studies show delayed evaluation improves quality by 40% 4. The Idea Compound • Each captured thought builds on others • Small notes become big breakthroughs • Group brainstorming increases creativity by 71% 5. The Implementation Loop • Ideas without action die • Test one small concept daily • Build fast, learn faster • Innovation requires iteration Remember: You don't need to be a genius. You just need a bigger bowl. ♻️ Share this with someone who's sitting on brilliant ideas 🔔 Follow Kabir Sehgal for frameworks that turn inspiration into innovation

Forget the hype. Forget the buzzwords. Innovation comes down to process. Discipline. And these 4 frameworks are essential: 1. Design Thinking  ↳ Understand the user  ↳ Challenge assumptions  ↳ Create ideas  ↳ Build prototypes  ↳ Test 2. Lotus Blossom Technique ↳ Start with a central theme  ↳ Expand into related themes  ↳ Generate ideas for each  ↳ Repeat for each new idea  ↳ Watch creativity blossom 3. Six Thinking Hats ↳ White Hat: Data and facts  ↳ Red Hat: Feelings and intuition  ↳ Black Hat: Risks and caution  ↳ Yellow Hat: Optimism and benefits  ↳ Green Hat: Creativity and possibilities  ↳ Blue Hat: Management and conclusions 4. The 5 Whys ↳ Start with the problem statement  ↳ Ask "Why?" 5 times  ↳ Uncover the root cause  ↳ Address the underlying issues  ↳ Not just the symptoms B2B leaders, innovation is your lifeblood. Master these frameworks to: - Solve complex challenges - Uncover game-changing ideas - Drive meaningful progress - Edge out your competition Because in today's landscape? Innovation isn't optional. It's a necessity. And with the right tools, you can make it your competitive advantage. Which framework will you implement first? Let me know in the comments 👇 — Follow me (Chris Tottman) for more B2B tips. And drop a 🚀 if you found this useful! #BrainDumps 🧠 💩 // Brain Dump #49

Ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of product ideas? Prioritization frameworks like RICE, ICE, and MoSCoW can be your lifeboat. With so many ideas and features on the table, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s where prioritization frameworks come in, they give us clarity on what to tackle first and why. Here’s a simple breakdown of three popular ones: 1. RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort): RICE helps you assess each idea based on the potential Reach, Impact, your Confidence in the idea, and the Effort needed to implement it. It’s perfect when you want to be data-driven and quantify which ideas will make the biggest impact with the least effort. 2. ICE (Impact, Confidence, Ease): ICE is similar but a bit simpler, focusing on Impact, Confidence, and Ease (or effort). It’s quick to use when you don’t have all the data but still need to evaluate ideas for maximum ROI. 3. MoSCoW (Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, Won’t-have): MoSCoW is all about categorizing based on necessity. What must you have? What should you have if resources allow? What could be nice but is a lower priority? And what’s off the table? This method is ideal for collaboratively setting clear boundaries, especially during planning. Curious about which framework might work best for your next big product decision? Give one a try and let me know in the comments how it worked for you! #productmanager #productmanagement

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲. The difference between good PMs and the great ones lies in their ability to say "no" with conviction.  Prioritization isn’t about task management, it’s about strategic sacrifice. The frameworks you use determine whether you:   - Multiply impact (or spread teams thin)   - Build what moves the needle (or what’s loudest)   - Create category-defining products (or bloated ones)  𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 7 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗱:  1️⃣ RICE – When you need to quantify "gut feel" (Score Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort)   2️⃣ MoSCoW – For ruthless trade-offs (Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, Won’t-have)   3️⃣ Kano Model – To separate "delighters" from "basics" (Before competitors copy them)   4️⃣ Opportunity Scoring – When user pain points > feature ideas   5️⃣ Weighted Scoring – For stakeholder battles (Math beats opinions)   6️⃣ User Story Mapping – To prioritize features based on the user journey   7️⃣ Value vs Effort Matrix – The 2x2 that kills pet projects  Swipe for the breakdown on each framework! Your turn: Which framework has saved you from a disaster? (Or which one needs a funeral?) 👇  

Is your startup idea worth pursuing? Evaluate it with this powerful framework. ♻️ Re-share to your network if you found this relevant. --- Most of us are always struggling with the "right idea". Which idea should I go for? Which idea is the best? In design thinking terms, we speak here of an idea portfolio: I have a TON of ideas. I need to know how to prioritize them. Meet the DVF framework. A simple yet powerful tool to help you prioritize and select the best venture opportunities. It’s about evaluating your ideas through three key lenses: 1️⃣ Desirability – Do people actually want this? Focus on user needs and desires through research, interviews, and validating assumptions. 2️⃣ Viability – Can we make this profitable? Analyze your business model, financials, and revenue streams to see if the idea can be sustainable. 3️⃣ Feasibility – Can we actually build and deliver this? Assess your technical capabilities, resources, and operations to ensure it's achievable. The sweet spot? When an idea ticks all three boxes —desirable, viable, and feasible. That’s where you’ll find your concept most likely to pursue. Now the great news. This framework isn’t just for startups. The DVF framework can be applied to so many situations where you need to prioritize ideas, including: ↳ Choosing which product feature to develop next ↳ Deciding between marketing campaign options ↳ Evaluating internal projects within your company ↳ Selecting new markets to expand into ↳ Prioritizing process improvements in operations ↳ And more. This simple tool can help you stay focused on ideas that are most likely to succeed across any area of your business. Using this framework not only helps you vet your ideas more thoroughly, but also lets you score them for a clearer path forward. What aspect of DVF resonates with you most? — 👉 Repost if you found this content useful 👉 Follow Majd Alaily for daily advice on building a great startup 👉 Subscribe to my newsletter for a weekly actionable strategy for founders