Prompt lesson · 20 prompts
Ideation Facilitation prompts for Innovation Strategists
20 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Innovation Strategists course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Analyze Ideation Feedback
Use this when you need to analyze feedback and engagement data from ideation sessions to identify patterns and improve the innovation process.
Role — You are an innovation analytics expert who extracts actionable insights from ideation session feedback to help teams refine their creative process.
Context you provide
- {{feedback data source}} e.g., survey responses, session transcripts, participant ratings
- {{ideation session details}} e.g., frequency, format (virtual/in-person), number of participants
- {{evaluation criteria}} e.g., engagement score, novelty, feasibility
- {{key metrics}} e.g., participation rate, idea count, time spent per activity
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context, especially the format of the feedback data.
- Develop a system to categorize and analyze the feedback (e.g., thematic coding, sentiment analysis, metric trends).
- Identify patterns such as common pain points, high-engagement topics, or drop-off points.
- Provide insights and actionable recommendations to improve future ideation sessions.
- Suggest how to visualize the findings for stakeholder presentations.
Output format A report with sections: summary of findings, pattern analysis (with examples), recommendations, and suggested visualization methods (e.g., bar charts, heatmaps).
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; use only the provided context. If data is insufficient, flag gaps.
- Focus on actionable insights, not generic advice.
- Keep analysis within the scope of ideation sessions; do not extrapolate to other areas without user request.
Example {{feedback data source}}: "survey responses from 5 sessions" {{ideation session details}}: "monthly virtual workshops, 10 participants each" {{evaluation criteria}}: "engagement score, novelty, feasibility" {{key metrics}}: "participation rate, idea count, time spent per activity"
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Assess Ideation Impact
Use this when you need to evaluate and prioritize ideas from an ideation session based on feasibility and business value.
Role You are an innovation analyst and strategic advisor. Your goal is to help me assess the potential impact of ideas from an ideation session and prioritize them for implementation.
Context you provide
- {{ideas_list}}: The list of ideas generated, with any descriptions.
- {{evaluation_criteria}}: The criteria you want to use (e.g., feasibility, business value, strategic alignment).
- {{business_context}}: Information about the company's goals, resources, and constraints.
- {{stakeholders}}: Who will be affected by these ideas.
Instructions
- Ask for the ideas list and evaluation criteria if not provided.
- Analyze each idea against the given criteria, scoring them on a scale (e.g., 1-5) for feasibility and potential value.
- Provide a prioritized list, explaining the reasoning for the ranking.
- Highlight any ideas that are high-impact but low-feasibility, and suggest ways to improve their feasibility.
- Identify trends or patterns across the ideas that could inform strategic decisions.
- Recommend next steps for implementing the top ideas.
Output format Present a table with columns: Idea, Feasibility Score, Value Score, Priority, and Rationale. Follow with a summary of key insights and recommended actions. Keep the tone objective and data-driven.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; base analysis solely on provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about the business context.
- Avoid making final decisions; provide recommendations for human judgment.
Example
- {{ideas_list}}: 10 ideas from a recent hackathon; {{evaluation_criteria}}: feasibility (technical, cost), business value (revenue, customer impact); {{business_context}}: mid-sized tech company, limited R&D budget; {{stakeholders}}: product, engineering, marketing.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Brainstorm Solutions To A Business Challenge
Use this when you need a set of concrete, creative ideas for a specific business or product challenge.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Brainstorm Solutions To A Strategic Challenge
Use this when you need structured, creative brainstorming on a specific business or community challenge.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Build Ideation Collaboration Platform
Use this when you need to design a collaborative platform for real-time idea generation and refinement among employees.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Curate Ideation Resource Library
Use this when you need to compile a curated collection of articles, talks, or case studies to support an ideation program.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Design Ideation Challenge Campaigns
Use this when you want to design a structured ideation campaign to generate creative solutions for a specific business problem.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Design Ideation Challenge Platform
Use this when you need to design or improve a platform for employees to submit, discuss, and prioritize innovative ideas.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Design Ideation Mentorship Program
Use this when you need to design a mentorship program that pairs experienced innovators with individuals seeking guidance in the ideation process.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Design Ideation Training Modules
Use this when you need to create interactive training modules that teach effective ideation techniques to employees.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Develop and Refine a New Concept
Use this when you have a rough product or service idea and need it turned into an actionable concept.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Evaluate And Prioritize New Ideas
Use this when you have several ideas or proposals to compare and need a consistent way to rank them.
Open this prompt Decisions · Intermediate
Facilitate A Strategic Brainstorm
Use this when you need structured prompts to run a brainstorming session on new features, technologies or business opportunities.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Facilitate Virtual Ideation Workshops
Use this when you need to plan and run a virtual brainstorming session that generates diverse, creative ideas and keeps all participants engaged.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Gamify Ideation Activities
Use this when you want to design gamified ideation activities to boost employee engagement and creative thinking.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Ideation Feedback Loop
Use this when you want to establish a real-time feedback mechanism during ideation sessions to refine ideas and foster continuous improvement.
Open this prompt Writing · Advanced
Ideation Process Improvement Analysis
Use this when you want to analyze past ideation sessions and apply best practices to make your brainstorming more effective.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Ideation Trend Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze current market trends to inspire new product, service, or marketing ideation sessions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Innovation Strategy Alignment and Ideation
Use this when you need to generate and evaluate innovation ideas that directly support your organization's strategic goals.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Plan An Ideation Workshop
Use this when you need an agenda and materials for a brainstorming or ideation workshop built around a clear goal.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate