It’s said that education at its best is not about teaching us what to think, but how to think. A pioneer in helping many do just that passed away this summer: Dr. Edward de Bono. Dr. de Bono was a physician, psychologist, inventor, philosopher and author of 85 books who devoted much of his career to developing creativity and problem solving skills.
In particular he was known for the “team-based problem solving and brainstorming technique that can be used to explore problems and solutions, and uncover ideas and options that might otherwise be overlooked by a homogeneously thinking group.” This five minute video will give you a good overview of this remarkable -and simple- process known as Six Thinking Hats, which uses a half dozen different methods, including but not limited to logic and analysis. If the video inspires you to explore this further check out Dr. de Bono’s book by the same name.
A turbulent world makes innovation and creativity a core competency. “Six Thinking Hats” might give you an edge.