Conceptual Thinking Books by Edward De Bono

Conceptual Thinking Books by Edward De Bono

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Title: Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step

The first practical explanation of how creativity works, this results-oriented bestseller trains listeners to move beyond a "vertical" mode of thought to tap the potential of lateral thinking.
Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9780060903251
Pages: 300
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Title: Teach Your Child How to Think

"A practical handbook for parents to use in training their children (ages nine and up) in effective thinking, although adults will surely benefit from the concepts as well."—Library Journal.

Here is the acclaimed program for helping children develop essential thinking habits they'll use throughout life. With examples, exercises, games, and drawings, de Bono demonstrates the difference between intelligence and thinking and provides a step-by-step method for helping children develop clear, constructive thinking.

Author(s): Edward de Bono
ISBN 13: 9780140238303
Pages: 320
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Title: Six Thinking Hats: An essential approach to business management from the creator of lateral ...

The multi million-copy bestseller Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono, author of Lateral Thinking and I Am Right You Are Wrong, teaches you how to run better meetings and make better decisions. Meetings are a crucial part of all our lives, but too often they go nowhere and waste valuable time. In Six Thinking Hats, Edward de Bono shows how meetings can be transformed to produce quick, decisive results every time. The Six Hats method is a devastatingly simple technique based on the brain's different modes of thinking. The intelligence, experience and information of everyone is harnessed to reach the right conclusions quickly. These principles fundamentally change the way you work and interact. They have been adopted by businesses and governments around the world to end conflict and confusion in favour of harmony and productivity. 'An inspiring man with brilliant ideas. De Bono never ceases to amaze with his clarity of thought' Richard Branson Edward de Bono invented the concept of lateral thinking. A world-renowned writer and philosopher, he is the leading authority in the field of creative thinking and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. Dr de Bono has written more than 60 books, in 40 languages, with people now teaching his methods worldwide. He has chaired a special summit of Nobel Prize laureates, and been hailed as one of the 250 people who have contributed most to mankind. Dr de Bono's titles include classic bestsellers such as Six Thinking Hats, Lateral Thinking, I Am Right You Are Wrong, Teach Yourself How To Think, Teach Your Child How To Think, and Simplicity.
Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9780316177917
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Title: Creativity Workout: 62 Exercises to Unlock Your Most Creative Ideas

TAP INTO YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL Creativity was once thought to be a talent bestowed upon a lucky few. Today it is understood as a skill that we can all learn, develop and apply. And in today's economy--with information available to everyone and support services outsourced overseas--creativity is the most valuable asset you can possess and the best way to get ahead. Learn to unlock these abilities with Creativity Workout. In 62 excercises designed by Edward de Bono, the world's leading creativity expert, you'll discover how to tap into your most original thinking. Each exercise is fun and simple and will get you in the creative state of mind necessary to think yourself to success. You'll learn to: •make connections •think beyond your peers •recognize possibilities •create opportunities
Author(s): Edward de Bono, Nick Denton Brown
ISBN 13: 9781569756409
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Title: How to have a beautiful mind

Despite the modern day emphasis on physical appearance, there is an easier way to become a desirable person rather than dieting or buying expensive clothes. Regardless of outer appearance, if people have minds that are fascinating, creative, and exciting—if they are good thinkers—they can be beautiful. The clear, practical instructions in this guide demonstrate how applying lateral and parallel thinking skills to conversation can improve the mind. The greatest impact is made on others through speech, and by learning how to listen, make a point, and maneuver a discussion, anyone can become more imaginative, more engaging, and more beautiful.
Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9780091894603
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Title: The Mechanism of Mind: Understand How Your Mind Works to Maximise Memory and Creative Potential

A classic besteller that presents de Bono's model of the mind, which remains as insightful as it was when first published in 1969 The Mechanism of Mind presents Edward de Bono’s original theories on how the brain functions, processes information, and organizes it. It explains why the brain, the "mechanism," can only work in certain ways and introduces the four basic types of thinking that have gone on to inform his life’s work, namely "natural thinking," "logical thinking," "mathematical thinking," and "lateral thinking." De Bono also outlines his argument for introducing the word "PO" as an alternative to the word "NO" when putting lateral thinking into practice. Drawing on colorful visual imagery to help explain de Bono's theories and thought-processes, from light bulbs and sugar cubes to photography and water erosion, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding of how the mind works and organizes information—and how Edward de Bono came to develop his creative thinking tools.
Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9781785040085
Pages: 346
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Title: Serious Creativity: Using the Power of Lateral Thinking to Create New Ideas

A millennium manifesto for achieving peace at home, at work, in the community, and in the world from the co-author of the bestselling Getting to YES Almost twenty years ago, Getting to YES revolutionized the way we think about negotiation. Now, on the verge of the millennium, bestselling author William Ury tackles the most critical challenge facing all of us: getting to peace. In our rapidly-changing workplaces, stressed-out families, and violent world, we need cooperation more than ever and yet everywhere destructive conflict poisons our relationships and our communities. How can we learn to deal with our differences without going to war? Is it humanly possible? In Getting to Peace, Ury challenges the fatalism that is so fashionable. Using new archeological and anthropological evidence, he overturns old myths about human nature and offers a new and hopeful story about human conflict. He suggests a powerful new approach for turning conflict into cooperation which he calls the "Third Side." For in every dispute, there are not just two sides, but a silent third side that can help bring about agreement. By discovering the ten roles of the third side, each of us can act as teachers, healers, and mediators to achieve fair and non-violent conflict resolution. Our happiness at home, our productivity at work, and our very lives depend on Getting to Peace. "Bill Ury has a remarkable ability to get to the heart of a dispute and find simple but innovative ways to resolve it."--President Jimmy Carter
Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9780887306358
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Title: Think!: Before It's Too Late

Why do we think the way we do? How can we change our thinking habits to address global issues? What will happen if we aren't willing to change?

In his provocative new book, lateral thinking guru and bestselling author, Edward de Bono, examines why our current way of thinking is not good enough ... and what we can do about it.

Full of new ideas to show us how to strengthen our ability to think differently, Edward de Bono will inspire you to change the way you think ... before it's too late.

Author(s): de Bono, Edward
ISBN 13: 9780091924096
Pages: 272
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Title: The Six Value Medals: The Essential Tool for Success in the 21st Century

An inventive framework for making sound business decisions.

Corporate decision-making requires a radical overhaul. Analysis and judgment are no longer enough because it’s often a clash of values that causes disputes and conflicts. This groundbreaking book from a world authority on creative thinking provides a basis for values assessment — an essential tool in corporate decision-making in the new century.

De Bono demonstrates how values affect all areas of thinking, and outlines a framework to focus employees’ attention on a variety of values including human, organizational, cultural and perceptual values.

Author(s): Edward de Bono
ISBN 13: 9780091894597
Pages: 163
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Title: Why So Stupid?

Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9781842180983
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Title: How You Can Be More Interesting

(New Millennium Press) A guide to developing a more beautiful mind that interests others. Shows how to develop the inner self through creative thinking. Offers challenging exercises that develop skills in finding connections, looking for alternatives, and pursuing provocative lines of thought. DLC: Thought and thinking.
Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9781893224063
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Title: Serious Creativity: How to Be Creative Under Pressure and Turn Ideas into Action

Under pressure, people often think they can't be creative; many more are convinced they are not creative at all because they have never been 'arty'. Creative genius Edward de Bono debunks these common notions in this remarkable book. How to unlock your creativity and add value to your ideas with the power of lateral thinking. If you want to be the best, focus on your most valuable asset: the power of your creative mind. As competition and the pace of change intensify, companies and individuals need to harness their creativity to stay ahead of the field. Under pressure, people often think they can't be creative; many more are convinced they are not creative at all because they have never been 'arty'. Creative genius Edward de Bono debunks these common notions in this remarkable book. He shows how creativity is a learnable skill -- one that everyone can use to improve their performance. He then explains how you can unlock your own creativity to reap the personal and professional rewards it will bring.
Author(s): Edward De Bono
ISBN 13: 9780091939700
Pages: 480
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