This is a term paper for psychology 101 course offered to our batch, it covers the basics about lateral thinking in a very simple way and has some examples about the same.
Thinking has many different classifications, out of which a prominent classification and explanation was given by Edward de Bono.
Here is his classification with a deep show on one of it... LATERAL THINKING.
lateral thinking - a topic of PQM in SEM 4 in BMS COURSE.
covering six thinking hats, introduction of Edward de Bono and his asssumption and a lot more.
Lateral thinking is a book written by edward de bono, this is one of the best book about thinking outside, creativity,innovation, and the term PO.
I am giving you review of this book.
Lateral thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves looking at problems in unconventional ways rather than just analyzing them logically. It was developed by Edward de Bono in 1967. Lateral thinking seeks alternative solutions by ignoring traditional assumptions and patterns. Some techniques include recognizing polarizing ideas, searching for different perspectives, and using chance instead of logical steps. Examples show how lateral thinking can divide a square into four equal parts in non-traditional ways or space plants equidistantly in novel configurations.
The document discusses lateral thinking and Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats technique. Lateral thinking involves approaching problems in unexpected ways instead of using logical thinking. The Six Thinking Hats technique uses six colored hats to represent six different perspectives or thinking styles (white for facts, red for emotions, black for caution, yellow for optimism, green for creativity, blue for process control) to help people analyze decisions from multiple viewpoints. Using this technique can help identify weaknesses, risks, and new solutions that typical logical thinking may miss.
This is based on Edward de Bonos Lateral Thinking Step by Step and designed than for two day workshop with more than 150 slides with exercises. Part of this is uploaded
Lateral thinking is a creative problem-solving technique that involves looking at problems or situations from new perspectives. It encourages moving away from traditional patterns of thinking and considering alternatives, even if they seem illogical at first. The key aspects of lateral thinking are that it generates new ideas rather than just analyzing existing ones, makes jumps in logic and associations instead of proceeding step-by-step, and does not require ideas to be fully correct from the start. Edward de Bono, who originated the concept in 1967, developed tools like brainstorming, provocation, and the use of "PO" (possibility operators) to help stimulate lateral thinking.
The document discusses brainstorming techniques and how they can be used effectively in organizations. It defines brainstorming and outlines different types including individual, group, nominal group technique, and brain writing technique. It also provides tips for creating an effective brainstorming session such as outlining ground rules, stressing quantity over quality of ideas, and rewarding participants. The document concludes with a case study of how a newspaper used brainstorming to address issues and increase readership.
Thinking has many different classifications, out of which a prominent classification and explanation was given by Edward de Bono.
Here is his classification with a deep show on one of it... LATERAL THINKING.
lateral thinking - a topic of PQM in SEM 4 in BMS COURSE.
covering six thinking hats, introduction of Edward de Bono and his asssumption and a lot more.
Lateral thinking is a book written by edward de bono, this is one of the best book about thinking outside, creativity,innovation, and the term PO.
I am giving you review of this book.
Lateral thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves looking at problems in unconventional ways rather than just analyzing them logically. It was developed by Edward de Bono in 1967. Lateral thinking seeks alternative solutions by ignoring traditional assumptions and patterns. Some techniques include recognizing polarizing ideas, searching for different perspectives, and using chance instead of logical steps. Examples show how lateral thinking can divide a square into four equal parts in non-traditional ways or space plants equidistantly in novel configurations.
The document discusses lateral thinking and Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats technique. Lateral thinking involves approaching problems in unexpected ways instead of using logical thinking. The Six Thinking Hats technique uses six colored hats to represent six different perspectives or thinking styles (white for facts, red for emotions, black for caution, yellow for optimism, green for creativity, blue for process control) to help people analyze decisions from multiple viewpoints. Using this technique can help identify weaknesses, risks, and new solutions that typical logical thinking may miss.
This is based on Edward de Bonos Lateral Thinking Step by Step and designed than for two day workshop with more than 150 slides with exercises. Part of this is uploaded
Lateral thinking is a creative problem-solving technique that involves looking at problems or situations from new perspectives. It encourages moving away from traditional patterns of thinking and considering alternatives, even if they seem illogical at first. The key aspects of lateral thinking are that it generates new ideas rather than just analyzing existing ones, makes jumps in logic and associations instead of proceeding step-by-step, and does not require ideas to be fully correct from the start. Edward de Bono, who originated the concept in 1967, developed tools like brainstorming, provocation, and the use of "PO" (possibility operators) to help stimulate lateral thinking.
The document discusses brainstorming techniques and how they can be used effectively in organizations. It defines brainstorming and outlines different types including individual, group, nominal group technique, and brain writing technique. It also provides tips for creating an effective brainstorming session such as outlining ground rules, stressing quantity over quality of ideas, and rewarding participants. The document concludes with a case study of how a newspaper used brainstorming to address issues and increase readership.
Lateral thinking is an indirect and creative approach to problem solving that involves thinking outside the box. It is used to generate novel ideas and new perspectives. The "Six Thinking Hats" technique developed by Edward de Bono uses six different perspectives (information, creativity, emotion, logic, caution, objectivity) to evaluate decisions. Lateral thinking and Six Thinking Hats can help businesses identify new opportunities, launch innovative products and services, optimize processes, and implement changes. They stimulate creativity and ensure a variety of perspectives are considered when addressing challenges.
This document discusses the importance of lateral thinking in today's business environment. It defines lateral thinking as solving problems through an indirect and creative approach, as coined by Edward de Bono. Lateral thinking is about changing concepts and perceptions creatively. The document also introduces the "6 Thinking Hats" framework for analyzing problems from different perspectives such as emotions, benefits, and weaknesses. It emphasizes that lateral thinking allows finding new ideas by cutting across patterns in an indirect manner to solve problems in a creative way.
Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono discusses creative problem solving techniques. It contrasts lateral thinking with vertical thinking, noting that lateral thinking explores many possible paths rather than following a single solution vertically. Some lateral thinking techniques discussed include restructuring patterns, suspending judgment, focusing on design, identifying dominant ideas and crucial factors, using fractionation and reversal, making analogies, and considering different entry points and attention areas. The goal of lateral thinking is to provoke new ideas by escaping established ways of thinking and considering a problem from various perspectives.
This document discusses various techniques for creative thinking and problem solving. It describes critical thinking as the process of conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to guide belief and action. Creative thinking is described as looking at problems from a fresh perspective to suggest unorthodox solutions. Other techniques discussed include divergent thinking to generate many ideas, convergent thinking to derive the best solution, brainstorming to produce quantity of ideas without judgment, and the six thinking hats method to separate thinking modes. The document provides examples and guidelines for effectively applying these creative problem solving techniques.
This document summarizes a workshop on creative and innovative thinking skills. It discusses what creativity and innovation are, types of innovation including product, process, business model, and service innovation. It covers conceptual blocks to creativity like constancy, compression, and complacency. The three components of creativity are discussed as expertise, motivation, and creative thinking skills. Tools for defining problems like the Kipling method and creating new ideas like brainstorming and attribute listing are presented. Finally, the document discusses creating a creative climate in the workplace with elements like risk-taking, access to knowledge, rewarding innovators, and openness to new ideas.
This document discusses various creative problem solving techniques including reversal thinking, idea box technique, and brainstorming. It provides examples of applying each technique to challenges like designing a better wallet or shoe box. The document also discusses 4 types of innovation and mentions a case study of IDEO, a company known for its intrapreneurial culture and process of developing new products through brainstorming sessions involving 4-6 members.
- Lateral thinking is a term coined by Edward de Bono to describe methods of thinking concerned with changing concepts and perceptions.
- De Bono developed the "Six Thinking Hats" model as an aid to creative thinking. The model involves thinking from six different perspectives represented by colored hats - red for feelings, white for facts, yellow for positives, black for caution, green for creativity, and blue for control.
- The document discusses lateral and creative thinking and provides examples of applying the Six Thinking Hats model to different thinking tasks and scenarios.
Brainstorming is a technique used to generate many creative solutions to a problem by focusing on the problem and coming up with radical solutions without criticism. Ideas should be as broad and unusual as possible and developed quickly during brainstorming sessions. Effective brainstorming requires clearly defining the problem, keeping the session focused without criticism, and encouraging participants to build on each other's ideas to spark new solutions.
Six-Hats Technique
•Many major international organisations use this technique for problem solving
•Each „hat‟ represents a perspective or way of thinking
•They are metaphorical hats that a thinker can put on or take off to indicate the type of thinking they are using
•In a group we can ask members to „put on‟ different hats in a sequence to aide the problem solving process
•This can help overcome the problem of each group member adopting random positions at random times
•It also permits us to control people who insist of sticking to one perspective (ie. negative) -we can ask them to assume a different hat.
Lateral thinking is a creative problem-solving technique developed by Edward de Bono. It involves looking at problems in an indirect and creative way rather than only logically. Methods include idea generation tools, focus tools, and thinking hats to approach problems from different perspectives. The goal is to move from existing ideas to new ideas to solve problems through an indirect and creative approach rather than directly.
Lateral Thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach.
The term was coined in1967 by Edward de Bono.
Lateral thinking is for changing concepts and perceptions.
Lateral thinking, is the ability to think creatively.
Creative thinking involves a more peaceful and open approach than critical thinking. It is defined as the ability to combine or synthesize ideas in novel ways using divergent thinking, risk taking, and higher-level development. Creative thinking is as much about confidence and attitude as it is about structure, as creativity is often less ordered and predictable. Some techniques for creative thinking include drawing concepts and asking yourself the same question multiple times with different answers each time. While creative thinking exercises may seem like hard work initially, with practice they become easier and help "loosen the muscles" of creative thinking.
127. Useful of Brainstorming techniquesLAKSHMANAN S
Brainstorming is a group technique used to generate ideas for solving problems. It involves gathering ideas spontaneously from group members without initial criticism or judgement. Effective brainstorming techniques include various methods like brainwriting, slip writing, rapid ideation, and online or virtual brainstorming to promote participation. Proper facilitation and use of different techniques can help groups explore ideas from multiple perspectives and bring creative solutions.
Lateral thinking involves generating creative ideas by looking at problems in unexpected ways and breaking out of established mental patterns. The document discusses lateral thinking techniques like using random words to stimulate new ideas and proposing alternatives or provocations to challenge assumptions. It also addresses myths about creativity, noting that while some people may have a natural talent, creativity can be developed as a skill through techniques like lateral thinking that encourage pattern breaking.
The document discusses creative thinking and the elements needed to generate ideas. It defines creativity as imagining or inventing something new. Creative thinking is a skill that can be learned, not a talent, and it improves teamwork and productivity. Brainstorming is presented as a technique for generating ideas by gathering a list spontaneously from group members. The 5 Whys technique is also described as a method to determine the root cause of problems by asking why 5 times. Finally, the document states that creativity requires passion, knowledge, and experience.
You need to think out of the box. That is what people say very often. But they never tell you HOW to do it!Thinking laterally can perhaps be described as the non-standard approach to problem solving. This is the kind of thinking that is executed when you feel trapped in a deadlock. To do this, you need a creative spirit that is pushed to the limit. Unlike a vertical thinker who is analytical, rigid, and precise, a lateral thinker is implausible, flexible, and guileful.
6 thinking hats in change management #1 Timothy Wooi
The Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono.
An insight of Six thinking Functions and Roles identified by Hats to be practiced in Change Management thinking and restructuring in the 21st Century Leadership.
To assist in thinking process using best effective parallel thinking skills within organization function to develop a more productive, focused, and mindfully involved thinking with success in corporations worldwide
To improve our thinking skills to overcome confused thinking arising from trying to do too much at once and to emphasize on what can be, not what is.
Day1
Introduction – Six Thinking Hats
Traditional Vs Parallel Thinking
The Six Hats Process
Six Hats in Meetings
21st Century Leadership & Change
Management
Introduction to Leadership
21st Century Qualifiers,
Innovative Thinking
21st Century Leadership
& Change Management
21st Century Skills & Literacy
Innovation Leadership
The document outlines 10 steps for conducting an effective brainstorming session: 1) Define a question, 2) Find a moderator, 3) Choose a meeting place, 4) Invite diverse participants, 5) Communicate values like no criticism, 6) Define the goal, 7) Develop ideas individually and then as a group, 8) Categorize ideas, 9) Select great ideas using criteria, and 10) Have participants choose ideas to pursue. Conducting brainstorms using these steps can lead to more creative and innovative ideas by bringing together a diverse group and encouraging open sharing in a supportive environment.
The document discusses various aspects of creative thinking such as open-mindedness, curiosity, observation, analysis, synthesis, imagination, experimentation, and developing a beginner's mind. It provides definitions and techniques for each concept. For observation, it discusses improving observation skills as well as challenges like inattentional blindness and distractions. For experimentation, it notes that an experiment is used to verify or validate a hypothesis. Developing a beginner's mind encourages taking one step at a time with an open and inquisitive approach.
A must read for all creatives who suffer that usual struggle with the initial part of the creative process: Brainstorming. Also for people interested to know how ideas are generated and how human mind responds to creativity challanges.
The document discusses the concept of lateral thinking, which involves thinking creatively and unconventionally to solve problems. It provides the example of the "nine dots" puzzle, whose solution requires thinking outside the boundaries of the dots. Lateral thinking was promoted by management consultants in the 1970s-80s and involves techniques developed by Edward de Bono, such as the use of "po" which refers to provocative statements that move thinking in new directions. De Bono's "six thinking hats" method categorizes different types of thinking, such as facts, emotions, benefits, risks, and creativity. The document suggests lateral thinking could be applied in design and technology education to help students develop enhanced thinking skills.
The document discusses lateral thinking puzzles and brain teasers collected by Prof. K. Smiles Mascarenhas. Lateral thinking involves solving problems in an indirect and creative way rather than using straight logic. The document provides several puzzles as examples including puzzles about measuring time with burning ropes, ages of children based on clues, and passengers on a bus. It encourages the reader to think about the puzzles and contact the author if any solutions are needed.
Lateral thinking is an indirect and creative approach to problem solving that involves thinking outside the box. It is used to generate novel ideas and new perspectives. The "Six Thinking Hats" technique developed by Edward de Bono uses six different perspectives (information, creativity, emotion, logic, caution, objectivity) to evaluate decisions. Lateral thinking and Six Thinking Hats can help businesses identify new opportunities, launch innovative products and services, optimize processes, and implement changes. They stimulate creativity and ensure a variety of perspectives are considered when addressing challenges.
This document discusses the importance of lateral thinking in today's business environment. It defines lateral thinking as solving problems through an indirect and creative approach, as coined by Edward de Bono. Lateral thinking is about changing concepts and perceptions creatively. The document also introduces the "6 Thinking Hats" framework for analyzing problems from different perspectives such as emotions, benefits, and weaknesses. It emphasizes that lateral thinking allows finding new ideas by cutting across patterns in an indirect manner to solve problems in a creative way.
Lateral Thinking by Edward de Bono discusses creative problem solving techniques. It contrasts lateral thinking with vertical thinking, noting that lateral thinking explores many possible paths rather than following a single solution vertically. Some lateral thinking techniques discussed include restructuring patterns, suspending judgment, focusing on design, identifying dominant ideas and crucial factors, using fractionation and reversal, making analogies, and considering different entry points and attention areas. The goal of lateral thinking is to provoke new ideas by escaping established ways of thinking and considering a problem from various perspectives.
This document discusses various techniques for creative thinking and problem solving. It describes critical thinking as the process of conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to guide belief and action. Creative thinking is described as looking at problems from a fresh perspective to suggest unorthodox solutions. Other techniques discussed include divergent thinking to generate many ideas, convergent thinking to derive the best solution, brainstorming to produce quantity of ideas without judgment, and the six thinking hats method to separate thinking modes. The document provides examples and guidelines for effectively applying these creative problem solving techniques.
This document summarizes a workshop on creative and innovative thinking skills. It discusses what creativity and innovation are, types of innovation including product, process, business model, and service innovation. It covers conceptual blocks to creativity like constancy, compression, and complacency. The three components of creativity are discussed as expertise, motivation, and creative thinking skills. Tools for defining problems like the Kipling method and creating new ideas like brainstorming and attribute listing are presented. Finally, the document discusses creating a creative climate in the workplace with elements like risk-taking, access to knowledge, rewarding innovators, and openness to new ideas.
This document discusses various creative problem solving techniques including reversal thinking, idea box technique, and brainstorming. It provides examples of applying each technique to challenges like designing a better wallet or shoe box. The document also discusses 4 types of innovation and mentions a case study of IDEO, a company known for its intrapreneurial culture and process of developing new products through brainstorming sessions involving 4-6 members.
- Lateral thinking is a term coined by Edward de Bono to describe methods of thinking concerned with changing concepts and perceptions.
- De Bono developed the "Six Thinking Hats" model as an aid to creative thinking. The model involves thinking from six different perspectives represented by colored hats - red for feelings, white for facts, yellow for positives, black for caution, green for creativity, and blue for control.
- The document discusses lateral and creative thinking and provides examples of applying the Six Thinking Hats model to different thinking tasks and scenarios.
Brainstorming is a technique used to generate many creative solutions to a problem by focusing on the problem and coming up with radical solutions without criticism. Ideas should be as broad and unusual as possible and developed quickly during brainstorming sessions. Effective brainstorming requires clearly defining the problem, keeping the session focused without criticism, and encouraging participants to build on each other's ideas to spark new solutions.
Six-Hats Technique
•Many major international organisations use this technique for problem solving
•Each „hat‟ represents a perspective or way of thinking
•They are metaphorical hats that a thinker can put on or take off to indicate the type of thinking they are using
•In a group we can ask members to „put on‟ different hats in a sequence to aide the problem solving process
•This can help overcome the problem of each group member adopting random positions at random times
•It also permits us to control people who insist of sticking to one perspective (ie. negative) -we can ask them to assume a different hat.
Lateral thinking is a creative problem-solving technique developed by Edward de Bono. It involves looking at problems in an indirect and creative way rather than only logically. Methods include idea generation tools, focus tools, and thinking hats to approach problems from different perspectives. The goal is to move from existing ideas to new ideas to solve problems through an indirect and creative approach rather than directly.
Lateral Thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach.
The term was coined in1967 by Edward de Bono.
Lateral thinking is for changing concepts and perceptions.
Lateral thinking, is the ability to think creatively.
Creative thinking involves a more peaceful and open approach than critical thinking. It is defined as the ability to combine or synthesize ideas in novel ways using divergent thinking, risk taking, and higher-level development. Creative thinking is as much about confidence and attitude as it is about structure, as creativity is often less ordered and predictable. Some techniques for creative thinking include drawing concepts and asking yourself the same question multiple times with different answers each time. While creative thinking exercises may seem like hard work initially, with practice they become easier and help "loosen the muscles" of creative thinking.
127. Useful of Brainstorming techniquesLAKSHMANAN S
Brainstorming is a group technique used to generate ideas for solving problems. It involves gathering ideas spontaneously from group members without initial criticism or judgement. Effective brainstorming techniques include various methods like brainwriting, slip writing, rapid ideation, and online or virtual brainstorming to promote participation. Proper facilitation and use of different techniques can help groups explore ideas from multiple perspectives and bring creative solutions.
Lateral thinking involves generating creative ideas by looking at problems in unexpected ways and breaking out of established mental patterns. The document discusses lateral thinking techniques like using random words to stimulate new ideas and proposing alternatives or provocations to challenge assumptions. It also addresses myths about creativity, noting that while some people may have a natural talent, creativity can be developed as a skill through techniques like lateral thinking that encourage pattern breaking.
The document discusses creative thinking and the elements needed to generate ideas. It defines creativity as imagining or inventing something new. Creative thinking is a skill that can be learned, not a talent, and it improves teamwork and productivity. Brainstorming is presented as a technique for generating ideas by gathering a list spontaneously from group members. The 5 Whys technique is also described as a method to determine the root cause of problems by asking why 5 times. Finally, the document states that creativity requires passion, knowledge, and experience.
You need to think out of the box. That is what people say very often. But they never tell you HOW to do it!Thinking laterally can perhaps be described as the non-standard approach to problem solving. This is the kind of thinking that is executed when you feel trapped in a deadlock. To do this, you need a creative spirit that is pushed to the limit. Unlike a vertical thinker who is analytical, rigid, and precise, a lateral thinker is implausible, flexible, and guileful.
6 thinking hats in change management #1 Timothy Wooi
The Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono.
An insight of Six thinking Functions and Roles identified by Hats to be practiced in Change Management thinking and restructuring in the 21st Century Leadership.
To assist in thinking process using best effective parallel thinking skills within organization function to develop a more productive, focused, and mindfully involved thinking with success in corporations worldwide
To improve our thinking skills to overcome confused thinking arising from trying to do too much at once and to emphasize on what can be, not what is.
Day1
Introduction – Six Thinking Hats
Traditional Vs Parallel Thinking
The Six Hats Process
Six Hats in Meetings
21st Century Leadership & Change
Management
Introduction to Leadership
21st Century Qualifiers,
Innovative Thinking
21st Century Leadership
& Change Management
21st Century Skills & Literacy
Innovation Leadership
The document outlines 10 steps for conducting an effective brainstorming session: 1) Define a question, 2) Find a moderator, 3) Choose a meeting place, 4) Invite diverse participants, 5) Communicate values like no criticism, 6) Define the goal, 7) Develop ideas individually and then as a group, 8) Categorize ideas, 9) Select great ideas using criteria, and 10) Have participants choose ideas to pursue. Conducting brainstorms using these steps can lead to more creative and innovative ideas by bringing together a diverse group and encouraging open sharing in a supportive environment.
The document discusses various aspects of creative thinking such as open-mindedness, curiosity, observation, analysis, synthesis, imagination, experimentation, and developing a beginner's mind. It provides definitions and techniques for each concept. For observation, it discusses improving observation skills as well as challenges like inattentional blindness and distractions. For experimentation, it notes that an experiment is used to verify or validate a hypothesis. Developing a beginner's mind encourages taking one step at a time with an open and inquisitive approach.
A must read for all creatives who suffer that usual struggle with the initial part of the creative process: Brainstorming. Also for people interested to know how ideas are generated and how human mind responds to creativity challanges.
The document discusses the concept of lateral thinking, which involves thinking creatively and unconventionally to solve problems. It provides the example of the "nine dots" puzzle, whose solution requires thinking outside the boundaries of the dots. Lateral thinking was promoted by management consultants in the 1970s-80s and involves techniques developed by Edward de Bono, such as the use of "po" which refers to provocative statements that move thinking in new directions. De Bono's "six thinking hats" method categorizes different types of thinking, such as facts, emotions, benefits, risks, and creativity. The document suggests lateral thinking could be applied in design and technology education to help students develop enhanced thinking skills.
The document discusses lateral thinking puzzles and brain teasers collected by Prof. K. Smiles Mascarenhas. Lateral thinking involves solving problems in an indirect and creative way rather than using straight logic. The document provides several puzzles as examples including puzzles about measuring time with burning ropes, ages of children based on clues, and passengers on a bus. It encourages the reader to think about the puzzles and contact the author if any solutions are needed.
Vertical thinking refers to traditional logical thinking processes, while lateral thinking aims to escape patterns and promote creativity. The document outlines 15 disadvantages of pattern-based thinking and describes techniques like brainstorming and provocative operations (PO) that can help overcome these disadvantages by introducing discontinuity in thought patterns. It emphasizes the importance of escaping dominant patterns, changing entry points, and starting at the end rather than the beginning to stimulate novel ideas.
1) Lateral thinking involves an indirect and creative approach to problem solving using reasoning that is not immediately obvious or obtainable through traditional logic alone.
2) Vertical thinking is a selective and sequential approach that moves in a linear fashion, with each step being precise, necessary, and logically correct.
3) While vertical thinking is useful for analysis and evaluation, lateral thinking is better for generating new ideas and solutions to intractable problems by considering unorthodox approaches and elements outside typical consideration.
Lateral thinking was invented by Edward DeBono in 1967 to describe a way of thinking that involves looking at problems in unconventional ways and from different perspectives, rather than just using traditional linear logic. DeBono defined lateral thinking as deliberately searching for alternatives and changing concepts and perceptions, rather than just trying harder to solve a problem using the same approach. He described tools and processes of lateral thinking that are designed to help the brain move across patterns and escape local optima to find more global solutions by provoking new ways of thinking about a problem.
The document describes 24 creativity exercises that involve activities like making an ideas wall, doing brainstorming, trying different approaches to solve a problem, drawing circles and writing new product/service ideas, doing the opposite of traditions, finding new uses for objects, copying other teams' ideas, setting constraints, imagining problems from others' perspectives, connecting dots/boxes, counting squares, time traveling mentally to past/future solutions, taking a bus/shower, standing/sitting in unusual places, playing with toys, questioning everything like a child, taking small risks, and imagining an attractive date to boost creativity.
1) Innovation is the introduction of a new idea, product or process into the marketplace. It involves invention plus commercialization.
2) Organizations must innovate on a continuing basis to survive in a rapidly changing economy. The goals of innovation include improving quality, creating new markets, and reducing costs and environmental damage.
3) Sources of innovation include organizational structure, management tenure, slack resources, and interunit communications. Types of innovation include product/process, open/closed, incremental/radical, and modular/architectural innovations.
We are all able to think out of the box, Creativity is not limited to some or certain people.
Its just that we should know the difference in different thought processes.
This document provides an overview of a creative thinking course, including instructions, objectives, pre-course review questions, and course content. The course covers key topics like the different types of thinking (natural, logical, mathematical, creative), methods for developing creative thinking like the DOIT method and 6 Hats method, elements of creative thinking like lateral thinking and creative attitude, and the stages of the creative process (preparation, incubation, illumination, insight, verification). The goal is to teach participants methods for strengthening their creative thinking skills.
This document introduces various thinking routines that can be used in classrooms to develop students' critical thinking skills. It discusses tools from Harvard Project Zero and Thinker Keys that provide different routines. Thinking routines are presented as short activities that provoke deep thinking across different subjects. Examples are given of routines that analyze layers of meaning, compare options, or have students examine the thoughts and feelings behind facts. Implementing thinking routines regularly is said to transform how students learn. The document encourages teachers to try different routines and integrate them into their teaching.
The document discusses strategies for improving innovation and creative thinking in organizations. It provides 10 tips for encouraging innovative thinking such as getting rid of mental locks, using both sides of the brain, learning and applying creative thinking techniques, moving outside one's area of expertise, avoiding classic innovation traps, allowing failures, creating process maps, getting out of one's own way, and creating an environment that supports innovation. The document emphasizes that fostering innovation is important for businesses to develop new products/services, find solutions to problems, and stay competitive. Regularly challenging assumptions and traditional ways of thinking can help stimulate innovative ideas.
This document discusses ways to boost creativity. It provides 17 tips to develop creativity, such as committing to creative pursuits, becoming an expert in topics, rewarding curiosity, taking risks, overcoming negative attitudes, keeping a creativity journal, and looking for inspiration. It also discusses definitions of creativity involving originality and usefulness. Creativity can occur through everyday problem-solving, professional work, or great achievements known worldwide. Traits of creative people include energy, openness to new experiences, intuition, imagination, and thinking outside the box.
The document discusses Edward De Bono's concept of Six Thinking Hats, which proposes dividing thinking into six types represented by colored hats. Each hat defines a certain type of thinking that can be done one at a time. The white hat represents objective facts, red represents emotions, black represents negatives, yellow optimism, green creativity, and blue control. The concept aims to simplify thinking by allowing thinkers to focus on one thing at a time and switch perspectives. While some may initially feel awkward using the hats, the convenience of the system becomes apparent with use.
This document discusses ways to enhance critical thinking through "food for thought". It defines food for thought and critical thinking. Some activities that provide mental stimulus and enhance critical thinking are analyzing information by breaking it down and looking for patterns, questioning claims and statements, and discussing topics with others who have different perspectives. Exercises like logic puzzles, applying reason to values, and practicing critical thinking skills and principles are also recommended. The Socratic method of questioning to trigger critical thought is discussed as another way to enhance critical thinking abilities.
The document provides guidance for facilitating creative brainstorming and problem solving sessions. It emphasizes creating an open and trusting environment where all ideas are valued by using techniques like saying "yes" to build on others' ideas without criticism. Iterative prototyping of ideas is encouraged over rigid processes to solve "wicked problems" through curiosity, questioning and action. Frameworks help organize and evaluate ideas to identify those with potential to prototype and improve situations.
This document introduces Edward de Bono's six thinking hats technique for thinking outside the box. The six hats represent six different perspectives or types of thinking: blue (process), white (facts), red (feelings), black (caution), yellow (optimism), and green (creativity). Each hat has a role and set of questions to guide thinking from that perspective to overcome limitations of traditional brainstorming. Examples are given of how Steve Jobs exemplified thinking outside the box. In conclusion, the six thinking hats provides a multidimensional tool to improve problem solving, decision making, and thinking in innovative ways.
The document provides an overview of a lesson on creative thinking, brainstorming, and peer review. It discusses stages of the creative process including searching for challenges, expressing problems, investigating issues, and producing ideas. It describes techniques for stimulating creativity like being observant, noting dissatisfactions, and recognizing opportunities in controversy. Brainstorming and group work are presented as ways to generate ideas, and constructive peer feedback is emphasized as important for improving work. Characteristics of creative people like being dynamic, daring, resourceful, and independent are outlined. The document assigns homework on applying critical thinking to solve societal challenges and forming an informed citizenry through creative and critical thinking.
This document discusses design thinking and the ideation phase. It provides an overview of ideation and explains that ideation focuses on generating a wide range of ideas and concepts. It then describes several ideation techniques used in design thinking, including brainstorming, brainwriting, SCAMPER, and mind mapping. For each technique, it provides brief instructions on how to use the technique to spur creative idea generation.
This document discusses creative problem solving and leadership. It outlines the 5 steps in the creative process as preparation, incubation, illumination, evaluation, and implementation. It then lists characteristics of creative leaders such as having a flexible thinking style, managing cultural barriers, and being able to consider multiple perspectives. Finally, it provides 7 strategies for creative thinking, which include embracing problems, challenging assumptions, taking risks, using alternative thinking, accepting ambiguity, expanding your vision, and massaging your brain waves.
This document discusses tools and techniques for managing creativity and innovation. It covers:
1) Conceptual blocks that can stifle creativity like rigid thinking patterns and complacency.
2) Three components of creativity: expertise, motivation, and creative thinking skills.
3) Paradoxical traits of creative groups like beginner's mind and experience.
4) Tools for defining problems creatively like the Kipling Method and challenging assumptions.
This document discusses creative and critical thinking skills. It defines creative thinking as applying imagination to learning tasks, noting it involves risk-taking and allowing for mistakes. Critical thinking is defined as reasonable, reflective thinking aimed at deciding what to believe. The document provides strategies for developing both skills, such as brainstorming, questioning assumptions, and considering multiple perspectives. It emphasizes that combining creative and critical thinking enriches the learning process.
- The document discusses different types of thinking and ways to improve thinking skills.
- It introduces the "Six Thinking Hats" method for separating types of thinking - white for information, red for emotions, black for criticism, yellow for benefits, green for creativity, and blue for process control.
- Each hat represents a role and allows the thinker to focus on one type of thinking at a time rather than trying to do too many things simultaneously. This helps avoid confusion and makes thinking more effective.
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
By John Maxwell
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What's the one thing that separates successful people from unsuccessful ones?
It's the way they think. Despite the astounding diversity among successful people, they're all good thinkers. Good thinkers solve problems, never lack for ideas and always have hope for a better future. And the way they think can be learned.
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1. Running head: LATERAL THINKING 1
LATERAL THINKING
A Review of the Literature
Gaurav Maheshwari
Gautam Krishnan
Giriraj Sharma
Harsh Sharma
Harshit Sankhla
Harshita Sharma
Himanshu Gupta
The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur
Author Note:
This paper was prepared for Introduction to Psychology, Section B, taught by Professor Rajbala
Singh
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ABSTRACT
Lateral thinking is a process of solving real life problems with apparently illogical means. When
you are faced with fast-changing trends, fierce competition, and the need to work miracles
despite tight budgets, you need Lateral Thinking. Today, better quality and better service are
essential, but they are not enough. Creativity and innovation are the only engines that will drive
lasting, global success. Our minds are trained to find typical and predictable solutions to
problems. You can master the tools for innovative thinking. Lateral thinking will also help you
with strategic planning and thinking outside the box of everyday issues. In this paper, we shall
try to understand the importance, utility and application of lateral thinking in our daily life and
also understand the techniques of lateral thinking given by Dr. Edward de Bono, who is regarded
by many as the leading world authority in the field of creativity. He is the inventor of the phrase
"Lateral Thinking" which is now in the Oxford English Dictionary. His Lateral Thinking tools
are based directly on how the brain functions as a self-organizing information system.
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Lateral Thinking
Lateral thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach,
using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable
by using only traditional step-by-step logic. The term was coined in 1967 by Edward de Bono.
According to de Bono, lateral thinking deliberately distances itself from standard
perceptions of creativity as either "vertical" logic (the classic method for problem solving, which
is, working out the solution step-by-step from the given data) or "horizontal" imagination
(having a thousand ideas but being unconcerned with the detailed implementation of them).It is
not known by birth but is learned with experiences and thinking out of the box.
The Significance of Lateral Thinking
Lateral thinking is an unpredictable and unconventional approach to solve problems in a non-
evident manner against the normal logical step-by -step linear or sequential thinking. Lateral
thinking in people is significantly important because it generates many solutions to the same
problem. People try to come up with new ways, instead of traditional methods for overcoming a
given task. This leads to new discoveries and possibilities in life. It is also the best way of
promoting creativity. It helps the individual in coming up with new ways to tackle a situation and
also improvisation leads to new inventions.
It has been significantly implemented by some of the greatest people who eventually
became extremely successfully having done hard work and the smart work
For an instances let’s take RELIANCE:
According to the Reliance website, executives are constantly encouraged to think out-of-
the-box, not traditionally or sequentially and the brothers themselves have this tremendous
ability to think laterally and look at business as a series of processes. As Mukesh says, “We work
in concentric circles, rather than in straight ranks, but there’s always a center of accountability.
To meet Dhirubhai’s deadlines in one of their major projects, Mukesh’s young project team
discarded several established business practices in favor of unconventional methods which have
now become part of Reliance’s corporate culture .This upside down thinking or supply creates its
own demand has been followed in India no better than Dhirubhai Ambani.
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The Creative Frame of Mind
Creativity is generally associated as a consequence of lateral thinking. Often the only
difference between creative and uncreative people is self-perception. Creative people see
themselves as creative and give themselves the freedom to create. Uncreative people do not think
about creativity and do not give themselves the opportunity to create anything new.
Being creative may just be a matter of setting aside the time needed to take a step back
and allow yourself to ask yourself if there is a better way of doing something. Edward de Bono
calls this a 'Creative Pause'. He suggests that this should be a short break of maybe only 30
seconds, but that this should be a habitual part of thinking. This needs self-discipline, as it is easy
to forget.
Another important attitude-shift is to view problems as opportunities for improvement.
While this is something of a cliché, it is true. Whenever you solve a problem, you have a better
product or service to offer afterwards.
Who Needs Lateral Thinking
Not only people who devise strategy or work in R & D, but anyone who wants a disciplined
process for innovation, idea generation, concept development, creative problem solving, or a
strategy to challenge the status quo can benefit from Lateral Thinking. If you face fast-changing
trends, fierce competition, and the need to work miracles, you need Lateral Thinking. A student,
throughout his life faces many situations where an out-of-the-box strategy is needed to be
devised to get the job done. As a teacher too you need lateral thinking to test your students in
different academic and non-academic fronts. As an employee, lateral thinking benefits in making
a solid impression in group discussion and personal interviews. A sportsman needs lateral
thinking to develop game plans and tactics to excel over the opposition. Undoubtedly, everyone
in life sometimes need to go out of the book, and that’s where lateral thinking helps in generating
that creativity.
How to Think Laterally
Thinking laterally is implementing a set of techniques used to stimulate creative or "out
of the box" thinking. It is a deliberate strategy to interrupt normal, linear thought patterns, to
facilitate the transition between patterns, and to widen the range of possibilities.
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1. Think fast. Lingering is not the way to think laterally. Inspired thoughts come
from letting your stream of consciousness pour forth quickly and without
reflection.
2. Avoid any form of self or other criticism. Lateral thinking requires freedom to
express anything. Criticism acts like a stopper to the flow and prevents expansion
of ideas. Allow yourself and others to reach beyond the moon when thinking
laterally.
3. Take care not to assume that it has all been done before. There is always the
possibility of new thoughts, new ideas and new ways of doing things.
4. Be non-conformist. Don't worry about what others will think; the moment you
do, you stop thinking laterally and start self-judging and potentially conforming.
Allow crazy, silly, weird, unusual, outrageous, never-been-done-before ideas to
pour forth unjudged. Non conformity is the concept of the moment for lateral
thinking.
5. Keep a record of your thoughts. You won't know which ones are worth
revisiting until later, sometimes because you're too close to it after brainstorming,
sometimes because it's simply not clear what is significant until later reflection.
6. Mimic. Don't be afraid to build on the great ideas of others. Perhaps they haven't
pushed the ideas far enough yet; maybe you will. But don't be afraid to copy good
ideas and make them better.
7. Avoid over analysis. As soon as you start nitpicking too much and noticing what
won't work, you've left lateral thinking and started to think analytically again.
Leave details to later. Leave grand visions to later too.
8. Question repeatedly. Is this the best there is? Is this adaptable? Is there a
workaround? Be sure to ask plenty of questions, especially "what if?"
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Experiments Based on Lateral Thinking
A set of students were asked to draw a pig in certain time. After everyone completed their
drawing they were asked to judge there personality based upon certain guidelines:
1.) Where is the pig located on your paper?
a.) If the pig is at the top of the paper, you are an optimist.
b.) If the pig is at the bottom, you are a pessimist.
c.) In the middle means that you are a realist.
2.) Which direction is the pig facing?
a.) If your pig is facing right, you are innovative.
b.) If your pig faces left, you are traditional.
c.) If your pig faces the front, you enjoy arguing with others, and creating drama.
3.) Does your pig have many details, or few?
a.) If your pig has few details, it means that you might be emotional and naive, and a bit
of a risk taker.
b.) If your pig has many details, it means that you are more likely cautious, and do not
trust others easily.
4.) How many legs does your pig have?
a.) If your pig has 4 legs showing, it means that you are secure and stubborn.
b.) If your pig has less than 4 legs, it means that you are insecure, or are going through a
major change in life.
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5.) Does your pig have large ears, or small ones?
a.) If your pig has large ears, it means that you are a good listener.
b.) If your pig has small ears, it means that you are not a good listener.
After this everyone was again instructed to draw a mouse, of which everyone drawn a
mouse considering big years and 4 legs etc. Out of them only they few did draw the mouse we
use in our daily life with our laptops and most of them drawn mouse which we rarely see.
Through this it was concluded people tend to think in rhythm of what they did earlier and
few think of the optical mouse which were more exposed to lateral thinking in their life.
This was a small experiment which came out with a big conclusion.
Usually people of think of thing’s already existing or already done in past because there mind is
calibrated accordingly throughout while some who believe on impossible or something that does
not exist being part of lateral thinkers made new technologies that never existed before.
Consequences of Lateral Thinking in Business
People think everything has already been discovered and there nothing more to be done
so come out with same ideas but with minor modifications which probably do not help much.
People these days are becoming more and more aware to lateral thinking and now
inventing their own solutions to problem with a completely new idea and these are successfully
been running under a term: startups.
Startups aim to solve the existing problems with a new and a better approach which are
being appreciated by people a lot.
Old businessman are incorporating new generation people to innovate and make their
business much more profitable.
Every business in today’s scenario runs well only and specifically if they have a lateral
thinking on the ways to keep flourishing with increasing customers. Our future is surely going to
give us a smarter way of living and this is going to happen through people who think out of the
box and use lateral approach to problems.
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Conclusions
At the physical level, all humans are made up of the same matter, same organ structure
and even same body elements. In general, there is no difference in the physical architecture of
humans. Yet, we are able to identify and categorize humans based on how they interact with us
and the surroundings. We tend to form groups of people based on their ideology, basically their
thinking. Those who are said to be different are based on how they think about any given
situation. That is where lateral thinking comes in the picture. Sometimes you need to keep the
book aside and open your mind to overcome a difficult situation, and such people succeed in not
only making an impression in the society, but also become trendsetters, revolutionaries, someone
who we can look up to and expect for a solution. Lateral thinking is not only about creativity, it’s
about giving a new vision to the common to look at something. It is the mother of breakthroughs
in science and technological inventions. Breakthroughs, by definitions, only occur when
assumptions are broken, and that further occurs when creativity is induced in mind out of lateral
thinking. It is not bad not to think laterally, but in some point in life, you will need to jump out of
the box.
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References
de Bono, E. (1967). The Use of Lateral Thinking. Penguin Books: Middlesex, UK.
de Bono, E. (1972). Po: Beyond Yes and No. Penguin Books: Middlesex, UK.
Jump up^ Lateral Thinking: The Power of Provocation manual: Published in 2006 by de
BonoThinking Systems
Links:
Lateral Thinking Puzzlers
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be-a-money-issuer/
The Leader's Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills: Unlocking the Creativity and Innovation in
You and Your Team
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A Guide to Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing: Advice From Leading Experts
Retrieved from https://wplay.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/significance-of-lateral-thinking/
Lateral thinking to the next level:
Retrieved from http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/lateral.htm
The pig personality test :
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Books:
Lateral Thinking by Edward De Bono
How to be a Brilliant Thinker: Exercise Your Mind and Find Creative Solutions by Paul
Sloane