The document provides an overview of Edward de Bono and his CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust) Thinking Programme. Some key points:
- Edward de Bono developed the concept of "lateral thinking" and is regarded as a leading authority in conceptual and creative thinking.
- The CoRT Thinking Programme teaches thinking as a skill using specific thinking tools/techniques. It describes several tools including PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting), CAF (Consider All Factors), OPV (Other People's Views), FIP (First Important Priorities), and C&S (Consequences & Sequels).
- For each tool, the document provides a brief explanation of how and when
The document provides an overview of Edward de Bono and his CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust) Thinking Programme. Some key points:
- Edward de Bono developed the concept of "lateral thinking" and is regarded as a leading authority in conceptual and creative thinking.
- The CoRT Thinking Programme teaches thinking as a skill using specific thinking tools/techniques. It describes several tools including PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting), CAF (Consider All Factors), OPV (Other People's Views), FIP (First Important Priorities), and C&S (Consequences & Sequels).
- For each tool, the document provides a brief explanation of how and when
The document provides an overview of Edward de Bono and his CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust) Thinking Programme. Some key points:
- Edward de Bono developed the concept of "lateral thinking" and is regarded as a leading authority in conceptual and creative thinking.
- The CoRT Thinking Programme teaches thinking as a skill using specific thinking tools/techniques. It describes several tools including PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting), CAF (Consider All Factors), OPV (Other People's Views), FIP (First Important Priorities), and C&S (Consequences & Sequels).
- For each tool, the document provides a brief explanation of how and when
The document provides an overview of Edward de Bono and his CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust) Thinking Programme. Some key points:
- Edward de Bono developed the concept of "lateral thinking" and is regarded as a leading authority in conceptual and creative thinking.
- The CoRT Thinking Programme teaches thinking as a skill using specific thinking tools/techniques. It describes several tools including PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting), CAF (Consider All Factors), OPV (Other People's Views), FIP (First Important Priorities), and C&S (Consequences & Sequels).
- For each tool, the document provides a brief explanation of how and when
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The CoRT Thinking Programme
Edward de Bono Edward de Bono has written 64 books with translations in 37 languages. He has been invited to work in 52 countries.He was born in Malta and graduated from the University of Malta. He proceeded as a Rhodes Scholar to Oxford and has held appointments at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, London and Harvard.
Dr de Bono is the originator of the term 'lateral
thinking' which now has an official entry in the Oxford English Dictionary. He is regarded as the leading international authority in conceptual and creative thinking, and also the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. CoRT Thinking Programme
CoRT = Cognitive Research Trust
Thinking is a skill that can be developed Most practical thinking takes place in the perception stage. The tools method is used to teach thinking. CoRT Thinking Programme PMI = Plus, Minus, Interesting CAF = Consider All Factors OPV = Other Peoples Views FIP = First Important Priorities C&S = Consequences & Sequels AGO = Aims, Goals, Objectives APC = Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices PMI
PLUS MINUS INTERESTING PMI
Normally when presented with an idea,
people support it or are against it Once they have decided to take a position they will use all of their logic and emotion to defend that position Using the PMI says Lets be fair to an idea and look at it from a few different sides before making up our minds Like Pros-and-Cons or SWOT analysis PMI
P = Plus The good things about an idea Why you like it What are the benefits of it PMI
M = Minus The bad things about an idea why you don't like it What are the potential problems PMI
I = Interesting What you find interesting about an idea What are the future implications of the idea What does it tell us about the status quo PMI: How to do it PMI: How to do it PMI: How to do it
P M I PMI: How to do it
P M I PMI: How to do it
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PMI: How to do it
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PMI
Order is significant, most people
find M easy, so putting P first forces new directions directed thinking only considering one direction at a time Short timescales to encourage quickthinking creativity PMI: Example
Scenario: Windows should
be made of transparent plastic instead of glass PMI: Example
PLUS They wouldnt break as easily They would not be as dangerous when broken Easier to transport in bulk because of resilience PMI: Example
MINUS Plastic would be more expensive than glass Plastic would get scratched very easily Plastic could be melted easily PMI: Example
INTERESTING Perhaps windows could be of all colours if plastic Perhaps we take it for granted that glass is best since we are used to it Maybe the windows could be coated with anti-scratch coating PMI: Exercise
Scenario: All seats should be
taken out of buses PMI: Exercise POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
PLUS More people would be able to get into buses It would be easier to get in and out Buses would be cheaper to make and to repair MINUS Passengers would fall over if sudden stops Old people and the disabled might not be able to use buses It would be harder to carry shopping bags and babies INTERESTING Might be two types of bus; one with seats, one without The same bus might do more work Comfort is less important on a bus ?? CAF
CONSIDER ALL FACTORS CAF
Unlike the PMI this is not a timed
exercise, it takes as long as it takes Decide on a specific number of factors, e.g. 10 factors Continue working on list until that number of factors are achieved May uncover hitherto unconsidered factors CAF
Related to Action Decision Planning Judgement Conclusion CAF
buy a used car for their family 10 factors CAF: Example 1. The person selling it actually owns it 2. The price of the car 3. The type of car and colour 4. The engine power and speed of the car 5. All the mechanical parts are working well 6. The car is big enough for a family 7. Has the car been in a crash? 8. It will be easy to get replacement parts 9. It has tax and NCT certificates 10. What is the potential resell value? CAF: Exercise
Scenario Factors involved in
choosing your hairstyle 10 factors OPV
OTHER PEOPLES VIEWS OPV
The process of looking at other peoples
viewpoints so that the process can be used consciously and deliberately Consider the views of all stakeholders Can be employed in conjunction with other techniques OPV OPV: Example A salesperson is trying to sell you a second- hand sports car Salesperson: Show how sharp car is, how powerful the engine, the new tires, how it suits you, what a good buy it is. You: see whether or not it has been in a crash, how much spare tires cost, how worn the parts are, how it compares with other cars you have seen OPV: Exercise
A boy refuses to obey his teacher in
class. The teacher sends the boy to the principal who suspends him. The boys parents object. What is the view of; The boy The teacher The principal The parents The classmates FIP
FIRST IMPORTANT PRIORITIES FIP
The process of picking out the most important
ideas, factors, objectives, consequences To be used in conjunction with other techniques (e.g. CAF, APC ) Purpose is to restore the balance in a deliberate manner. FIP is a judgement situation and there are no absolute answers. FIP: Example
FIP on scenario A husband and
wife go to buy a used car for their family FIP: Example 1. The person selling it actually owns it 2. The price of the car 3. The type of car and colour 4. The engine power and speed of the car 5. All the mechanical parts are working well 6. The car is big enough for a family 7. Has the car been in a crash? 8. It will be easy to get replacement parts 9. It has tax and NCT certificates 10. What is the potential resell value? FIP: Example 1. The person selling it actually owns it 2. The price of the car 3. The type of car and colour 4. The engine power and speed of the car 5. All the mechanical parts are working well 6. The car is big enough for a family 7. Has the car been in a crash? 8. It will be easy to get replacement parts 9. It has tax and NCT certificates 10. What is the potential resell value? FIP: Example 1. The person selling it actually owns it 2. The price of the car 3. The type of car and colour 4. The engine power and speed of the car 5. All the mechanical parts are working well 6. The car is big enough for a family 7. Has the car been in a crash? 8. It will be easy to get replacement parts 9. It has tax and NCT certificates 10. What is the potential resell value? FIP: Exercise
FIP on choosing hairstyle.
C&S
CONSEQUENCES & SEQUELS C&S
The process of looking ahead to see the
consequences of some action, plan, decision, rule, invention. C&S deals with what may happen after the decision has been made. Short-term (1-2 years) Medium-term (2-5 years) Long-term consequences (over 5 years). C&S: How to do it C&S: How to do it C&S: How to do it
ST MT LT C&S: How to do it
ST MT LT C&S: How to do it
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C&S: How to do it
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C&S: Example
An Australian man introduces
rabbits into the country to provide hunting for his friends. C&S: Example
Short-Term consequences friends have plenty to shoot at, rabbit is alternative source of food, lots of fun had, lots of guns sold C&S: Example
Medium-Term consequences rabbits have multiplied, they have become a pest C&S: Example
Long-Term consequences rabbits have spread all over Australia do a lot of damage to crops C&S: Exercise
A new device has been created to
immediately tell if someone is telling lies AGO
AIMS, GOALS & OBJECTIVES AGO
To introduce and emphasise the idea of
purpose Focus directly and deliberately on the intention behind actions. Aim is the general direction Goal is an ultimate destination Objectives are recognisable points of achievement along the way AGO: Example
A developer is building a new
shopping centre AGO: Example Aim Make all arrangements for building Goal Complete the shopping centre Objectives to make a profit, build a successful shopping centre, pleasing potential shoppers, fitting in with planning authorities, work well in time and in budget AGO: Exercise
Develop an AGO for the police and put
them in order of priority APC
ALTERNATIVES, POSSIBILITIES & CHOICES APC
The process of deliberately trying to find
alternatives. An attempt to focus attention directly on exploring all the alternatives or choices or possibilities - beyond the obvious ones Applies not only to action but also to explanations. APC: Example
You arrive at school on
Monday morning and see the goal posts have been removed. What could have happened? APC: Example Vandals cut them down A car backed into a post badly splintering it and for safety sake it had to be removed. The PE teacher had taken them down because they were not regulation size The local football team borrowed them for a match A pole vaulter needed to some quick practice A Jousting contest had been held over the weekend and no one wanted to use real lances A new school building is going to be built on the field APC: Exercise
The brightest girl in class starts making
mistakes in her work on purpose, what are the possible explanations ? Summary PMI = Plus, Minus, Interesting CAF = Consider All Factors OPV = Other Peoples Views FIP = First Important Priorities C&S = Consequences & Sequels AGO = Aims, Goals, Objectives APC = Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices
