Ideately: AI-Powered Collaborative Brainstorming Tool
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Introduction
Ideately is a collaborative AI tool designed to bring structure, AI-guided flow, and clarity to creative thinking sessions such as brainstorms, retrospectives, and strategy sessions. Visit Ideately to learn more.
What is Ideately?
Ideately aims to supercharge teams with seamless collaboration, effortless facilitation, and AI superpowers to drive innovation, moving beyond chaotic sticky note sessions to organized idea generation and decision-making.
How to Use Ideately?
Users can kickstart sessions with pre-built templates for brainstorming, retrospectives, or strategy. Ideas can be captured in various forms including writing, speaking, sketching, or uploading images, videos, and Figma designs. Collaboration can be live and turn-based, or self-paced where participants swipe and vote on ideas.
Core Features
- AI-guided flow and clarity for creative thinking
- Session templates (Brainstorm, Retro, Strategy)
- Multi-modal idea capture (write, speak, sketch, upload media)
- Live or self-paced collaboration with voting
- AI Superheroes for unique insights and inspiration
- Automated facilitation for smooth sessions
- AI-powered discovery of hidden themes and trends
- Real-time voting for focused decision-making
Use Cases
- Running rapid ideation exercises like Crazy 8s
- Conducting structured brainstorming sessions such as Starburst Brainstorming or Six Thinking Hats
- Facilitating reflective team exercises like The Hot Air Balloon or The Sailboat Retrospective
- Performing strategic planning techniques like SWOT Analysis
- Exploring creative strategy workshops like Blue Ocean Canvas
FAQ
- What types of sessions can I run on Ideately?
- How does Ideately help in generating and organizing ideas?
- Can Ideately be used for both real-time and asynchronous collaboration?
For support, contact support@ideately.io.