Add a brainstorming tool

Add a brainstorming tool to quickly generate and visually organize thoughts.

Add a Fishbone

Use a fishbone during a brainstorming session to identify and to organize potential causes of an effect.

  1. From the navigator pane, select Add Tool, then select Fishbone.
  2. Select a template.
  3. Select the Effect shape and type the issue.
  4. Press Tab to see the result.

Add a CT Tree

Use a CT tree during a brainstorming session to identify and to organize the inputs that are critical to your customer.

  1. From the navigator pane, select Add Tool, then select CTQ Tree.
  2. Select a template.
  3. Select the Critical to shape and type the issue.
  4. Press Tab to see the result.

Add an Idea Map

Use an idea map during a brainstorming session to identify and to organize ideas about a central question.

  1. From the navigator pane, select Add Tool, then select Idea Map.
  2. Select a template.
  3. Select the Central Question shape and type the issue.
  4. Press Tab to see the result.

Add a Mind Map

Use a mind map to visually organize related ideas and concepts.

  1. From the navigator pane, select Add Tool, then select Mind Map.
  2. Select a template.
  3. Select the Central Topic shape and type the issue.
  4. Press Tab to see the result.

Next steps

After you add a brainstorming tool, consider the next steps.

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