# Idea Synthesis Task

## Task Configuration
```yaml
task_type: "interactive-workflow"
complexity: "moderate"
estimated_time: "30-45 minutes"
elicit: true
prerequisites: ["idea-generation-session"]
outputs:
  - synthesized-concepts
  - hybrid-solutions
  - implementation-roadmap
```

## Task Objective
Combine and synthesize multiple ideas or concepts into innovative hybrid solutions that are stronger than individual components.

## Process Workflow

### Phase 1: Idea Collection & Organization (10 minutes)
**Input Sources:**
- Results from divergent thinking sessions
- Brainstorming outputs  
- Creative exploration findings
- Existing concept libraries

**Organization Process:**
- Group similar ideas into clusters
- Identify core themes and patterns
- Note complementary concepts
- Flag potential conflicts or contradictions

### Phase 2: Synthesis Techniques (15-20 minutes)

**Technique Selection:**
1. **Concept Combination** - Merge 2-3 related ideas into hybrid solutions
2. **Cross-Pollination** - Apply ideas from one domain to another
3. **Constraint Bridging** - Use one idea to solve another's limitations
4. **Layered Integration** - Stack complementary ideas for comprehensive solutions

**Synthesis Process:**
- Select promising idea combinations (3-5 pairs/groups)
- Apply systematic combination techniques
- Explore unexpected connections
- Generate hybrid concepts that leverage multiple strengths

### Phase 3: Hybrid Development (10-15 minutes)
**Development Focus:**
- Strengthen combined concepts
- Address integration challenges
- Enhance synergistic benefits
- Refine for practical implementation

**Quality Validation:**
- Does the hybrid offer more value than individual ideas?
- Are integration challenges manageable?
- Does the synthesis address original objectives?

## Success Criteria
- 3-5 strong hybrid concepts developed
- Clear articulation of synergistic benefits
- Practical implementation considerations addressed
- Evidence of creative breakthrough beyond original ideas

## Integration Points
- **Input Sources**: `divergent-thinking`, `creative-exploration`, `brainstorming-session`
- **Follow-up Tasks**: `concept-prototyping`, `concept-testing`
- **Templates**: Use `idea-synthesis-tmpl.yaml` for documentation