Ideedega

Ideedega is a collaborative ideation framework used to generate, capture, and evaluate ideas in group settings. It provides a structured approach to move from spontaneous inspiration to actionable concepts, emphasizing inclusive participation and transparent evaluation.

The term is a neologism created to denote cross-cultural collaboration; etymology combines "idea" with a suffix from an imagined language intended to evoke inclusive participation. The concept has emerged in discussion of modern creativity practices and knowledge management, though it is not tied to a single organization or standard.

Core process: ideation (free generation), clustering (affinity mapping), triage (scoring using predefined criteria like impact, feasibility, and desirability), refinement (splitting ideas into experiments or projects), and validation (pilot tests or simulations). Sessions are typically time-boxed, and voting methods such as dot voting or anonymous scoring are used to reduce bias and surface priorities.

Applications include product development, policy design, education, and organizational strategy. Advantages include structured creativity, transparency, and broad participation, making it easier to compare ideas and track progress. Limitations include the need for skilled facilitation, potential bias in scoring, and the risk of over-formatting in small teams or urgent situations.

In practice, ideedega is one of several ideation methodologies a team might adopt to organize creative work. It is often adapted to fit organizational culture, project scope, and available tools, from in-person workshops to digital collaboration platforms.