Lateral thinking is a creative skill from which all managers can benefit enormously. The formal skills of lateral thinking have proved effective in increasing creativity within organisations.Lateral thinking is based on the logic of asymmetric systems. The skills involved can be learned, practised and developed with formal training.
Lateral thinkers are able use their creative skills to change perceptions and come up with new concepts and ideas.
Edward de Bono is the pioneer of lateral thinking. One of the world’s foremost management thinkers, he shares his knowledge in the articles below.
