Brightidea Innovation Management Features
Analytics (3)
Analytics
Tools to analyze productivity and other team data in order to better plan tasks and projects.
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Execution (8)
Team Collaboration
The ability for teams to collaborate on projects and other tasks within the platform.
Project Management
Tools to plan, delegate, and track short- or long-term projects.
Task Management
Tools to assign and track tasks to various team members and monitor their completion.
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Portfolio Management
Overview of all programs that help compare initiatives, align projects with strategic goals and identify risk
Evaluation Management
Create, share, and manage the distribution of job descriptions/duties
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Feedback Management
Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service
Roadmapping (2)
Roadmaps
Tools to create visual roadmaps for long-term strategy or innovation.
Timelines
Long-term planning of projects, strategies, and taks with different phases or stages.
Design Tools (7)
Drawing
Allows users to draw on the whiteboard.
Marker Colors
Assigns or allows users to pick different colors to designate who is drawing.
Mind Mapping
Provides tools that design mind maps for brainstorming sessions.
Templates
Provides premade templates to organize the whiteboard.
Drag-and-Drop
Allows users to drag and drop images, videos, links, and other content onto the whiteboard.
Project Templates
Pre-designed project plans that can be customized
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Communication Tools (2)
Voting
Offers a built-in voting system.
Commenting
Allows users to annotate the whiteboard or comment on specific pieces of content on it.
Integrations (6)
CMS Integrations
Integrates with outside content management systems to save the whiteboard or pull content from.
Sharing
Allows users to share or export whiteboards to other software.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
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Gamification
Includes gamification aspects in the idea generation process.
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Project Planning
Allows users to turn ideas into tasks either natively or by integrating with an outside task or project management software.
Strategic Planning
At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them
Software Offering (3)
In-Browser
Product is available as an in-browser application.
Desktop App
Product is available as a downloadable desktop application.
Mobile App
Product is available as a mobile application.
Collaboration Tools (12)
Collaborative Editing
Allows multiple users to edit the mind map from different devices simultaneously.
Task Management
Provides built-in task assignment capability.
Notes and Comments
Allows users to attach comments or notes to mind maps.
Whiteboard
Allows multiple users to simultaneously annotate on a digital whiteboard
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Action Management
Detailed plan including steps, milestones, assignments, and timeline needed to complete a project, strategy or goal
Meeting Management
Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Deadline Management
Specify or track the date/time a project, task, etc., is due for completion
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Mind Map Availability (5)
File Formats
Mind maps can be saved as different file types.
Cloud Storage Integration
Mind maps can be stored via integrations with cloud content management systems.
Mobile Application
Software is available on mobile devices.
Desktop Availability
Software can be used at a desktop comupter by using a downloaded program or a web application.
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Visual Tools (3)
Styles and Themes
Offers different map styles and themes that change font, color scheme, etc.
Image Import
Allows users to import images for use on the mind map.
Custom Icons
Allows users to create and use custom icons for their mind map.
Collaboration (4)
Integrated Communications
Integrates with outside communications software so its features can be used inside the application.
Native Communications
Provides native communication channels within the application.
Board Overview
Provides a map, table of contents, or overview that organizes a given workspace for easy nativagtion.
Screen Sharing
Allows users to share their screen within the application.
Hardware (2)
Required Hardware
Software requires a user to have specific hardware to support usage.
Bring Your Own Device
Users can run the software on their own devices.
Security (2)
Permissions
Users can provide permissions on specific accounts or workspaces to control access for specific workspaces.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Software provide integrated or native single sign-on (SSO).
Feedback (2)
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Ranking
Allows users to vote on ideas they like best.
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Commenting
Allows users to comment on posted ideas and provide feedback.
Idea Sources (2)
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External Idea Generation
Offers tools for the collection of externally-sourced ideas.
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Internal Idea Generation
Offers tools for the collection of internally-sourced ideas.
Idea Collection (5)
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Idea Campaigns
Allows users to create idea campaigns around specific goals or brainstorming sessions.
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Surveys
Allows users to create and answer surveys.
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Forums
Provides an online forum space to generate and discuss ideas.
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Suggestion Box
Provides a generalized space for nonspecific ideas.
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Mind Mapping
Allows users to build collaborative mind maps.
Platform Basics - Hackathon Software (3)
Collaboration
Offers real-time collaboration tools (e.g., chat, file sharing) to facilitate communication between participants during the hackathon.
Registration
Manages registration tasks such as participant sign-up, team creation, and event configuration.
Workflow
Streamlines the full hackathon workflow—including challenge coordination, progress monitoring, and result announcements.
Ideation - Hackathon Software (2)
Idea submission
Supports idea submission and tracking throughout the hackathon.
Idea crowdsourcing
Includes AI-assisted brainstorming and idea crowdsourcing features.
Analytics - Hackathon Software (1)
Dashboards
Provides real-time dashboards to track participation, and engagement during the hackathon.
Agentic AI - Idea Management (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Agentic AI - Collaborative Whiteboard (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Agentic AI - Mind Mapping (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Visual Collaboration Platforms (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Additional Functionality (245)
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Approval Workflow
Route documents and other data through one or more stakeholders for review and approval
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Ideation
The creation, development, and sharing of potentially innovative new ideas
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Project Tracking
Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish
Ratings/Reviews
Ratings/Reviews
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Task Progress Tracking
Track the status and progress of tasks
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Whiteboard
Allows multiple users to simultaneously annotate on a digital whiteboard
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Crowdsourcing
Collects information, opinions, or ideas from a group of people
Innovation Management
Process of developing, planning, managing, and executing new ideas or innovations
Feedback Management
Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service
Activity/News Feed
Continuous profile-based stream of news and activity
Idea Collection
Process of gathering idea submissions from users, employees, or customers using internal, external, or crowdsourcing channels
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Mind Maps
Diagram used to organize information in a hierarchical way to show relationships
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Prioritization
Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Brainstorming
Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner.
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Polls/Voting
Enable custom polls/voting to facilitate decision-making or increase engagement
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Idea Development
Process of exploring and evaluating new ideas as well as composing solutions and tracking progress in order to bring them to market
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Diagramming
Enables schematic data presentation through org charts, mind maps, flowcharts, and process diagrams.
Multiple Projects
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Strategic Planning
At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Flowchart
Diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow, or process
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Planning Tools
Presentation Tools
Share and present designs
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Graphical Data Presentation
Visual representation of data using various graphical elements such as charts, graphs, maps & other visual aids
Ideation
The creation, development, and sharing of potentially innovative new ideas
Mind Maps
Diagram used to organize information in a hierarchical way to show relationships
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Crowdsourcing
Collects information, opinions, or ideas from a group of people
Idea Ranking
Facilitates users voting on ideas that are presented so the most favorable ones can be highlighted and further pursued
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Templates
Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Brainstorming
Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner.
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Project Planning
Organize and schedule projects
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Org Chart Creation
Create and design org charts that include an organization's structure information, contact information, illustrations, and more
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Organizational Charting
Diagram that shows the structure of an organization and the relationships between parts
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Visual Workflow Management
Create, design, and visually represent processes within the software
Task Planning
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Idea Management
Create, collect, discuss, improve, and evaluate insights or alternative thinking before starting projects
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Project Workflow
Create, manage, or update project workflows.
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Whiteboard
Allows multiple users to simultaneously annotate on a digital whiteboard
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Meeting Management
Manage the process of planning and scheduling meetings, including agenda creation
Mind Maps
Diagram used to organize information in a hierarchical way to show relationships
Video Conferencing
Connect with meeting participants remotely over video
Project Management
Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments
Diagramming
Enables schematic data presentation through org charts, mind maps, flowcharts, and process diagrams.
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Sketching and Annotation Tools
Create, draw, and annotate graphical content directly within the software application
Brainstorming
Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner.
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Screen Recording
Record and save a video file of what is happening on a computer screen
Project Planning
Organize and schedule projects
Ideation
The creation, development, and sharing of potentially innovative new ideas
Digital Canvas
Canvas that can be used to create and collaborate in person and online.
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Planning Tools
Multi-Department/Project
Manage the accounting and financial aspects of multiple operations and departments or ongoing projects from a single location
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Presentation Tools
Share and present designs
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
File Transfer
Move files across different systems or networks
Presentation Streaming
Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet
Task Progress Tracking
Track the status and progress of tasks
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Image Library
Store and manage images
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Brainstorming
Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner.
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Project Tracking
Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Idea Development
Process of exploring and evaluating new ideas as well as composing solutions and tracking progress in order to bring them to market
Prioritization
Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Ideation
The creation, development, and sharing of potentially innovative new ideas
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Polls/Voting
Enable custom polls/voting to facilitate decision-making or increase engagement
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Mind Maps
Diagram used to organize information in a hierarchical way to show relationships
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Network Diagram
Diagram that depicts connections among nodes in a network
Graphical Workflow Editor
Create, design and modify the flow and processes of tasks in a project
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Templates
Sample files or documents that could be customized as needed or used as is
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Design Management
Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Organizational Charting
Diagram that shows the structure of an organization and the relationships between parts
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Flowchart
Diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow, or process
Auto Update
Automatic update of information / software
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Project Planning
Organize and schedule projects
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Image Library
Store and manage images
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Document Embedding
Embed diagrams directly into documents
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Freehand Sketch
The ability to manual sketch/create a diagram
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Brainstorming
Group collaboration to solve ideas in a productive and concentrated manner.
File Sharing
Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more
Wiki
An informational database that allows users to add, delete, or revise content
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Graphical Data Presentation
Visual representation of data using various graphical elements such as charts, graphs, maps & other visual aids
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
File Management
Create, save, and store files
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Strategic Planning
At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Whiteboard
Allows multiple users to simultaneously annotate on a digital whiteboard
Gantt/Timeline View
Visual representation of project's schedule, sequence and duration of tasks, benchmarks and dependencies
Bottleneck Identification
Detect areas where test errors occur
Process Builder
Outline and document business processes via step-by-step building blocks
Team Management
Organizing a group of people to accomplish a task
Process Modeling & Designing
Visually identify, define, and map all details and relationships surrounding business process models and elements
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Design Templates
Create designs using pre-built templates or customize them with flowcharts, mindmaps, wireframes, network diagrams and org charts
Diagramming
Enables schematic data presentation through org charts, mind maps, flowcharts, and process diagrams.
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Project Management
Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments
Video Conferencing
Connect with meeting participants remotely over video
Analytics
Tools for the systematic analysis of various types of data or statistics
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Screen Sharing
Digitally share screen view with others
Change Management
Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Visual Workflow Management
Create, design, and visually represent processes within the software
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
@mentions
An @mention is a way to tag or notify a specific person about a message/post
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Discussions/Forums
Online forums/groups where users can ask questions, share ideas, best practices, etc.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Audio Calls
Ability to make voice calls within the system
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Calendar Sync
Synchronize with other calendars to view mutual availability and schedules
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.



