: Introducing a completely unrelated random word, object, or concept into the problem-solving process to spark new mental connections. 🆚 Lateral vs. Vertical Thinking
Five More Brilliant Examples of Lateral Thinking - 42courses
: Using unrealistic or absurd statements (provocations) to shock the mind out of standard channels and move toward new ideas.
: Actively question the "givens" or boundaries of a problem that everyone else takes for granted.
To actively practice lateral thinking, Dr. Edward de Bono established several core techniques to break the brain out of its natural, habitual processing patterns:
To see lateral thinking in action, consider how these real-world problems and famous brainteasers were approached from the side rather than head-on:
: Introducing a completely unrelated random word, object, or concept into the problem-solving process to spark new mental connections. 🆚 Lateral vs. Vertical Thinking
Five More Brilliant Examples of Lateral Thinking - 42courses Lateral Thinking
: Using unrealistic or absurd statements (provocations) to shock the mind out of standard channels and move toward new ideas. : Introducing a completely unrelated random word, object,
: Actively question the "givens" or boundaries of a problem that everyone else takes for granted. Lateral Thinking
To actively practice lateral thinking, Dr. Edward de Bono established several core techniques to break the brain out of its natural, habitual processing patterns:
To see lateral thinking in action, consider how these real-world problems and famous brainteasers were approached from the side rather than head-on: