Liven up your meetings and stimulate thinking by employing de Bono’s six
thinking hats.
JUST THINK! (6 Thinking Hats of Dr. Edward de Bono)
Brief Summary
The predominant thinking method that is used around the world today has not changed for centuries. It largely came about from three Greek philosophers: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle – collectively known as “The Gang of Three”.
From the Gang of Three, a thinking system was developed. This was based on the search for the “truth.”
- This search was going to be carried out through the method of argument.
- Critical thinking should be sought to attack the “untruth.”
- To this day, argument is said to be still the basis of our normal thinking. (more…)
day… and it is barely midday. Yes, I confess, I am a certified coffee addict. Coffee perks me up in the morning and sustains my enthusiasm and energy through out the day. Coffee keeps my mind alert and active- allowing me to think straight, maintaining the flow of creative juices. Or so I think… It is important to note here that my thoughts about coffee rationalize my habit of excessively consuming it. However, as I enter the world of old age, I begin to wonder of the probable harm that it would do to my deteriorating cells and organs. A coffee commercial asserts that coffee has anti-oxidants that delay the aging process. That is good news… But, for people like me, who literally substitutes coffee for water, what does fate hold for me? 