Ideation and planning

Bring your best ideas to life with tips, templates, and frameworks to streamline brainstorming, prioritization, and planning.

  • Understanding the product canvas

    Learn what a product canvas is, when to use it, and how to make one. Check out the Lucidspark product canvas template to make your work easy.

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  • Guide to the GE McKinsey matrix for analysis

    Learn about when to use a GE Mckinsey matrix for strategic analysis with this detailed guide. Includes a free template!

  • Boost your brainstorming with Dynamic Table [+course]

    Learn how to use Dynamic Table—a powerful way to organize brainstormed ideas, plan your work visually, and take actionable steps. Includes free course!

  • All about the value discipline model

    Looking for a sustainable competitive advantage that boosts your chances of long-term success? Try implementing the value discipline model into your business.  

  • Brainstorming using a Y chart

    A Y chart, or Y diagram, is a simple tool that helps teams brainstorm ideas, make decisions, and solve problems. Includes a free template!

  • A guide to the Pareto principle

    The Pareto principle helps you accomplish more by doing less. Learn how to apply it to nearly any industry.

  • How to prioritize ideas after a successful brainstorming session [+ templates]

    In this article, we’ll teach you how to transform the momentum you generate from your productive brainstorms into action.

  • Introduction to the BCG matrix

    In this post, we’ll discuss the BCG matrix and how you can use it to make informed decisions about your company’s product portfolio.

  • 6 out-of-the-box brainstorming templates to inspire creativity

    Explore brainstorming templates to revitalize your brainstorming sessions, leading to fresh ideas. Choose whatever makes sense—or just seems the most fun!

  • Conveying your ideas in Lucidspark [+course]

    In this blog post, we will explore part of the Lucid Training Labs course, “Convey your ideas,” and how it will help you take action after your brainstorming sessions.   

  • Proof of concept: What it is and why it’s important

    A project proof of concept is crucial to gain approval and efficiently move forward with development. Learn how to create a POC and explore our free templates.  

  • Problem-solving with a future reality tree

    Learn how to problem-solve with a future reality tree. Map out your future expectations and check out some of Lucid's templates for future reality trees.

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