Lateral Thinking

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.

1. Solve the maze…!!!

2. Were you correct??? Oh Good!

3. What if….. ???

4. Yes, Of course… Both are correct! Then… What is the difference?

5. Vertical Thinking Vertical thinking is a type of approach to problems that usually involves one being selective, analytical, and sequential. Vertical thinkers prefer to rely on external data and facts in order avoid failure . V ertical thinking consists of using more of a conscious approach via rational assessment in order to take in information or make decisions.

6. So… What type of thinking is this???

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8. Definition: Lateral thinking is a manner of  solving problems using an indirect and  creative approach via  reasoning that is not immediately obvious. It involves ideas that may not be obtainable using only traditional step-by-step  logic .

9. About… Lateral Thinking First used by Edward de Bono in 1967 Linked to humour, bringing out different concepts and perception. Generates new insight, various thought patterns Deliberately varies from the standard perception of creativity as  vertical l ogic

10. A classic example cited by Edward for Lateral Thinking is the “Judgement of Solomon.”

11. The story is about the decision taken between two women claiming to be the mother of a same child. To bring out the truth, Solomen, King of Isreal, suggests to cut the baby into half and share one half each. Then the truth was displayed with one women completely accepting the order as the non mother and the one who begged for the child’s life as the real mother. Judgement of Solomon

12. Tools for Lateral Thinking: Lateral thinking must be distinguished from Critical thinking. Critical thinking : Judging the True value of the statement and seeking for errors. Lateral thinking : Focuses on the Movement value of the statement and ideas. This is used to move from one known fact to other. Edward de Bono defines four tools of thinking.

13. Idea Generating Tool Focus Tool Harvest Tool Treatement Tool To break routine thinking pattern To broaden mind to search for new ideas To ensure value from idea generating output To promote real world constraints, research and support

14. Lateral Thinking Techniques: Idea Generation Technique Random Entry Idea Generation Provocation Technique Movement Technique Challenge Concept Formation Disproving Fractation

15. Idea Generation Technique

16. Random Entry Idea Generation: Making connections with some random object, word or any, with the present thought of situation. Eg: Ideas we make to relate and remember things. Provocation Technique: Using a statement which we know is wrong, but intentionally to bring out different plans and ideas. Eg: Houses without roof

17. Movement Technique

18. Movement is not just an intention or a positive attitude of the mind. There are five formal ways of getting movement: Extract a principle or feature and work forward from that. Focus on the difference. Look at the moment-to-moment effect of putting the idea into practice. Focus on the positive aspects. Figure under what circumstances there would be direct value.

19. Challenge: Searching reasons for or of anything with the question “WHY” which could yield alternatives. Concept Formation: Challenging a situation leads to different reasons which would all be derived from a basic principle. As the same, forming concepts for our own alternative ideas is known to be concept formation. Disproving: Taking an opposite view of a statement and trying to disprove the original one convincingly with strong evidences.

20. Fractation: This is to create alternative perceptions of problems and solutions by taking the commonplace view of the situation and break it into multiple alternative situations in order to break away from the fixed view and see the situation from different angles . Eg: A theft or murder scene.

21. Strategic System for Lateral Thinking: Edward de Bono, based on his theory, structured a system of methodological thinking called… The Six Thinking Hats System

22. ACTIVITY HAT SEQUENCE Initial Ideas Blue, White, Green, Blue Choosing between alternatives Blue, White, (Green), Yellow, Black, Red, Blue Identifying Solutions Blue, White, Black, Green, Blue Quick Feedback Blue, Black, Green, Blue Strategic Planning Blue, Yellow, Black, White, Blue, Green, Blue Process Improvement Blue, White, White (Other People's Views), Yellow, Black, Green, Red, Blue Solving Problems Blue, White, Green, Red, Yellow, Black, Green, Blue Performance Review Blue, Red, White, Yellow, Black, Green, Blue

23. De Bono’s Puzzle!

24. Beneficial Effects of Lateral Thinking: Three levels: A change in attitude towards creativity. Use of label of lateral thinking. Fluent and deliberate use of lateral thinking techniques. - Edward de Bono

25. Vertical Thinking Lateral Thinking Left brain dominance Right brain dominance Linear process Non Linear process Logical and Sequential Creative and Imaginative One or Finite number of solutions Multiple solutions Depicts the Depth of Knowledge Reflects the Breadth of K nowledge Qualitative Quantitative Vertical Thinking vs Lateral Thinking

26. De Bono’s Puzzle! 3 5 5

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