# Ideation sessions lead with a recommended concept + the reasoning, not 3 unranked options

## What it says

When an agent helps the user ideate new concepts, tools, or UX, the output MUST lead with a single recommended concept and the reasoning for why it is the best fit. The agent MAY present 2-3 alternatives after the recommendation, but the recommendation comes first with the reasoning.

## Why

"Here are 3 options, pick one" offloads the synthesis to the user. The user asked for ideation help, not a multiple-choice quiz. The agent has the context; the agent should make the call. The user can reject the recommendation, but starting from a recommendation is faster than starting from a blank list.

## See also

- `conductor/directives/design_leads_with_recommendation` — the brainstorming equivalent
- `conductor/directives/exactly_four_completion_options` — completion options are different (they are structured choices, not ideation)