Edward de Bono was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and has held faculty appointments at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, London and Harvard. In addition to his academic career, he has offered consultation to many multinationals, including IBM, Procter & Gamble, Shell and Ford. His bestselling books include Lateral Thinking, De Bono’s Thinking Course and Teach Your Child How to Think.
Edward de Bono Books
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Six Thinking Hats
Edward de Bono
A revolutionary approach to get the most out of working in a group
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Listen to the Intro00:00What's Six Thinking Hats about?
Six Thinking Hats offers you valuable tools for group discussions and individual decision making. The book shows ways to compartmentalize different ways of thinking to help you and your group use your brains in a more detailed, cohesive and effective way.
Who should read Six Thinking Hats?
- Anyone in a position of leadership
- Anyone responsible for facilitating effective communication
- Anyone who wants to make better decisions and improve their thinking
- Listen to the Intro00:00
What's Lateral Thinking about?
Lateral Thinking (1970) explains the important differences between vertical and lateral thinking. It offers techniques on how to strengthen your ability to think creatively – and spark important changes and innovations along the way. It also provides lessons that teachers can use to help young students develop a talent for lateral thinking.
Who should read Lateral Thinking?
- People who want to improve at thinking outside the box
- Teachers looking for lessons to inspire creative thinking
- Executives eager for more productive brainstorming sessions
