# Convergent Thinking Task

## Task Configuration
```yaml
task_type: "interactive-workflow"
complexity: "moderate"
estimated_time: "25-45 minutes"
elicit: true
prerequisites: ["idea-generation-session"]
outputs:
  - prioritized-ideas-list
  - selection-criteria-matrix
  - top-concepts-summary
```

## Task Objective
Evaluate, organize, and prioritize ideas from divergent thinking sessions using systematic criteria and decision-making frameworks.

## Process Workflow

### Phase 1: Idea Organization (10-15 minutes)
**Clustering Process:**
1. **Affinity Mapping**: Group related ideas into themes
2. **Category Naming**: Give each cluster a descriptive name
3. **Pattern Recognition**: Identify recurring themes and approaches
4. **Gap Analysis**: Note any missing categories or perspectives

**Elicitation Questions:**
- What natural groupings do you see emerging?
- Which themes surprise you?
- What categories might be missing?

### Phase 2: Evaluation Criteria Definition (5-10 minutes)
**Standard Criteria Options:**
1. **Feasibility**: How realistic is implementation?
2. **Impact**: How much difference would this make?
3. **Novelty**: How unique or innovative is this?
4. **Resource Requirements**: What would this cost in time/money/effort?
5. **Risk Level**: What could go wrong?
6. **Stakeholder Appeal**: How would key people respond?

**Custom Criteria**: Define 2-3 project-specific evaluation factors

### Phase 3: Systematic Evaluation (10-15 minutes)
**Evaluation Methods:**
1. **Dot Voting**: Quick democratic prioritization
2. **Criteria Matrix**: Score each idea against defined criteria  
3. **Force Ranking**: Relative comparison and ordering
4. **Impact-Effort Grid**: Plot ideas on 2x2 matrix

**Process:**
- Apply chosen method systematically
- Encourage discussion of different perspectives
- Look for ideas that score well across multiple criteria
- Identify any evaluation surprises or insights

### Phase 4: Selection and Next Steps (5-10 minutes)
**Output Generation:**
1. **Top Tier**: 3-5 highest-potential ideas for immediate consideration
2. **Future Consideration**: 5-10 ideas worth revisiting later
3. **Learning Insights**: Key discoveries from the evaluation process
4. **Action Planning**: Next steps for advancing top concepts

**Final Validation Questions:**
- Do the selected ideas align with original objectives?
- Are we missing any high-potential concepts?
- What would we need to validate these ideas further?

## Success Criteria
- Clear organization of all generated ideas
- Systematic application of evaluation criteria
- Evidence-based selection of top concepts
- Specific next steps defined for advancement
- Balance of practical and innovative ideas in final selection

## Integration Points
- **Prerequisite**: Usually follows `divergent-thinking` or `creative-exploration`
- **Follow-up Tasks**: `concept-prototyping`, `concept-testing`, or `create-doc`
- **Handoff Options**: Pass top concepts to `mentor` for implementation planning