This article covers how to create a new pipeline and how to add pipeline team members

Getting to the Pipelines Category Page

You can get to the Pipelines Category page by clicking the link in Brainstorm’s header.

Creating a Pipeline

On the Pipeline Category Page, you can see information about other Pipelines that already exist in your organization.  Additionally, you can create your own pipeline. 

1)      Click “Create a Pipeline” in the upper right corner of the title area

2)      Describe your pipeline and its goals in the pipeline submission form

3)      Click “Submit”

Your Pipeline Profile Page will be created.

Building your Pipeline Evaluation Team

Now that you have a Pipeline Profile Page, you’ll want to build your Pipeline Team.  A Pipeline Team should consist of those who will help you evaluate ideas and  decide which ideas to take action on.  Many companies have found that pipeline teams of 2-5 members are effective, though it depends a lot on the nature of the particular pipeline and of your particular organization.

1)      Click the “Add a new team member” button

2)      Type in the name of the person you want to add and select from the list.

3)      Hit “Submit”

4)      An email will be sent informing the person you selected that he or she has been added to the Pipeline Team.

Next up: Getting ideas into your Pipeline