Commit to a Convergence Contract
Commit to using explicit convergence criteria before a brainstorm vote or ranking.
Create a convergence contract for a real brainstorming or ideation session before selection begins. A brainstorm where the group will need to narrow many ideas into a shortlist, test plan, or decision. I will say: 'Before we choose, here is the convergence contract. First we cluster duplicates into concepts. Then we score concepts against customer value, feasibility, and learning potential. Your votes are advisory signal, not a final decision. The decision owner will choose two tests from the strongest-scoring concepts and explain the choice before we leave.' I will put the criteria and decision owner on the board before any…
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