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	LATERAL THINKING PUZZLES
		One of the classic lateral thinking puzzles involves nine dots, as in the example above.
		You have to move laterally in your mind, away from the usual line of thought, in order to solve a riddle.
		Lateral Thinking has a definition and a few lateral thinking puzzles.
	www.increasebrainpower.com /lateralthinkingpuzzles.html (737 words)

	Lateral thinking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lateral thinking is a term coined by Edward de Bono, a Maltese psychologist, physician, and writer, although it may have been an idea whose time was ready; the notion of lateral truth is discussed by Robert M. Pirsig in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance from the same era (1973/1974).
		Lateral thinking is about reasoning that is not immediately obvious and about ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic.
		Critical thinking is primarily concerned with judging the truth value of statements and seeking errors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lateral_thinking (1108 words)

	EDWARD DE BONO - LATERAL THINKING & PARALLEL THINKING (TM)
		There are several ways of defining lateral thinking, ranging from the technical to the illustrative.
		Lateral thinking is concerned not with playing with the existing pieces but with seeking to change those very pieces.
		Lateral thinking is concerned with the perception part of thinking.
	www.edwdebono.com /debono/lateral.htm (687 words)

	Amazon.ca: Lateral Thinking Puzzlers: Books: Paul Sloane,Myron Miller (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Edward de Bono coined the phrase "lateral thinking" to describe a process of thinking that is different from normal, vertical or forward thinking.
		Lateral thinking, it seems, is taking a situation and finding a solution that is not the most obvious, but usually the most logical.
		Now, lateral thinking it might be, but it makes no sense that a plane flying a mission during a war would order its bombs to be released over a target while it was flying upside down.
	www.amazon.ca /Lateral-Thinking-Puzzlers-Paul-Sloane/dp/0806982276 (742 words)

	Lateral Thinking
		Our thinking traditions are very firmly based on logical thinking in which we start off with a certain way of looking at things and then see what we can deduce from that.
		Lateral thinking involves moving “sideways” to look at things in a different and sometimes illogical way.
		He is the originator of lateral thinking which treats creativity as the behavior of information in a self-organizing information system -- such as the neural networks in the brain.
	www.newiq.com /html/lateral_thinking.html (789 words)

	Creativity & Innovation - Lateral Thinking
		Lateral thinking puzzles are often strange situations which require an explanation.
		The emergence of lateral thinking in recent years is a natural reaction to the enormous increase of information a human being is bombarded with, in the post industrial revolution era.
		Vertical thinking, with its sequential and fixed-order rules, which has been the foundation of traditional education, is increasingly being complemented by lateral thinking which aims at freeing the mind from the imprisonment caused by already established concepts and patterns.
	homepage.mac.com /penagoscorzo/creativity/lateral_thinking/index.html (1364 words)

	Lateral thinking
		Although Maltese in origin, de Bono has doctorates from both Oxford and Cambridge and is most famous for his addition of the term ‘lateral thinking’ to the English language in his 1967 book, ‘The Use of Lateral Thinking’.
		If we think about the pebble that is left behind, which is fl, all she has to do is pull out one pebble, and whilst keeping concealed, clumsily drop it where it cannot be found, then say ‘All we need to do is look at the pebble that is left.’
		Lateral thinking is thus very much about standing back, looking at the big picture and understanding concepts.
	changingminds.org /articles/lateral_thinking.htm (888 words)

	The de Bono Group
		The Lateral Thinking program teaches individuals creativity and the skill of generating ideas while using their knowledge and experience.
		His Lateral Thinking tools are based directly on how the brain functions as a self-organizing information system.
		So one of the reasons for creating and using the term "Lateral Thinking" is to distinguish this kind of artistic creativity from the thinking involved in creating new perceptions and new concepts.
	www.debonogroup.com /lateral_reading.htm (2604 words)

	LATERAL THINKING - Looking for Wider Solutions (Your first-ever Business e-Coach)
		Lateral thinking is concerned with generation of new ideas.
		Lateral thinking is not a substitute for vertical thinking.
		For instance, during brainstorming meetings, you encourage lateral thinking during the first session to generate as much creative solutions as possible, and vertical thinking during the second session to select the feasible ideas.
	1000ventures.com /business_guide/crosscuttings/thinking_lateral.html (565 words)

	Lateral thinking and The Problem Formulator
		Lateral thinking forces us away from patterns that have deep grooves in all of us, and we all know that such behavioral grooves are very difficult to get out of.
		Lateral thinking is not specifically concerned with problem analysis, nor is it concerned with proving an idea to be inadequate.
		Later on they were forced to shift their entry point to cars moving in and out of London.
	www.triz-journal.com /archives/1998/03/c (1804 words)

	.Lateral Thinking index
		When teams engage in Lateral Thinking™ they are practicing parallel thinking—everyone is using the same tool at the same time on the same challenge.
		Each person’s unique thinking on the challenge is included which ensures a stronger solution is implemented, supported and is well thought out.
		Lateral Thinking™ training will equip your teams with a process and proven tools to lead and participate in productive creative thinking sessions.
	lyndacurtin.com /programs/lateral_thinking/lateral_thinking_index.asp (1165 words)

	Lateral Thinking
		The purpose of lateral thinking is to overcome the limitations by providing a means for restructuring, for escaping from cliche patterns, for putting information together in new ways to give new ideas.
		With vertical thinking one has to be correct at every step, with lateral thinking one does not have to be.
		Lateral thinking is also a particular way of using information in order to bring about pattern restructuring.
	www.solutioneers.net /solutioneering/lateralthinking.html (1282 words)

	Creativity Processes, Creative Thinking & Lateral Thinking from Mind Tools
		Lateral Thinking has been developed and popularized by Edward de Bono, whose books you can find in the appropriate articles.
		Lateral thinking recognizes that our brains are pattern recognition systems, and that they do not function like computers.
		Lateral thinking techniques help us to come up with startling, brilliant and original solutions to problems and opportunities.
	www.mindtools.com /pages/article/newCT_00.htm (1240 words)

	Lateral Thinking Puzzles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Lateral Puzzles Lateral Puzzles is a discussion forum where fans of lateral thinking puzzles can set and interactively solve problems by asking questions.
		Lateral Thinking Puzzles More classic lateral thinking puzzles arranged by Paul Sloane.
		Lateral Thinking Puzzles, Brain Teasers A collaboration of lateral thinking puzzles, brain teasers, tons of fun facts, world facts, fun counters and more.
	www.transformationalthinking.com /html/lateral_thinking_puzzles.html (221 words)

	The Easiest Way to Exercise Your lateral thinking skills in SEO
		Try using Wordtracker.com with lateral thinking which is focused on the "search behavior" of your ideal target audience.
		Lateral thinking simply can allow you to see from a vantage point that is more directly from the "minds eye" of the searcher rather than having all your focus on the objective of your client.
		Lateral thinking should not just be considered a talent, it is actually a skill which can be learned and improved by reason of use.
	www.searchengineworkshops.com /articles/lateral-thinking.html (1369 words)

	Lateral Thinking - Mycoted
		Edward de Bono writes in "Serious Creativity", how he became interested in the sort of thinking that computers could not do: creative and perceptual thinking.
		Lateral thinking is about moving sideways when working on a problem to try different perceptions, different concepts and different points of entry.
		Lateral thinking is cutting across patterns in a self-organising system, and has very much to do with perception.
	www.mycoted.com /Lateral_Thinking (214 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Paul Sloane et al - Challenging Lateral Thinking Puzzles at Epinions.com
		Lateral thinking is the process of thinking through problems from a different direction.
		It does become obvious that this is one book in a series--and a later one in the series at that.
		There was also a much longer introduction to what lateral thinking is and how one can improve the skill through practice.
	www.epinions.com /content_66069892740 (1110 words)

	The 65th Square (Lateral Thinking in Chess)
		Interviews with Kramnik later reveal that his match strategy was influenced by the Czech Ice Hockey team.
		Yes, lateral thinking works in chess, and not just at the stratospheric level of Kramnik and Kasparov.
		Your lateral thinking skills will complement the more conventional thinking methods, giving you that, much needed, secret edge to win more.
	www.thechessdrum.net /65thSquare/65_mayjun02a.html (795 words)

	School of Thinking » Lateral Thinking
		la’ter al think’ing, a way of thinking which seeks the solution to intractable problems through unorthodox methods, or elements which would normally be ignored by logical thinking.
		The other type he calls ‘lateral thinking’ which involves disrupting an apparent sequence and arriving at the solution from another angle.
		Lateral thinking leads to those simple ideas that are obvious only after they have been thought of.
	www.schoolofthinking.org /lateral.html (189 words)

	Lateral Thinking Seminar Pre-Reading Booklet
		If this booklet has been sent to you as pre-reading for a Lateral Thinking® seminar, be sure to bring the booklet with you to the class.
		Over the years, many people who are highly creative in their own fields have said they get the best ideas when they use the Lateral Thinking tools systematically.
		Lateral Thinking: Time tested and proven around the world in over 40 countries.
	www.lyndacurtin.com /articles/lateral_thinking_pre_reading_seminar_booklet.asp (2702 words)

	Destination Innovation: Lateral Thinking Puzzles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Lateral thinking puzzles are strange situations where you are given a small amount of information and then have to try and figure out what is going on by asking questions.
		Paul Sloane was described in the Independent as the 'king of the lateral thinking puzzle.' He has written 16 books of lateral thinking puzzles
		Among the most popular sections of the lateral thinking puzzle books are the Wally Tests.
	www.destination-innovation.com /lateral_thinking_puzzles.cfm (382 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Paul Sloane et al - Intriguing Lateral Thinking Puzzles at Epinions.com
		The Lateral Thinking Puzzles in this book will definitely have you thinking outside of the box, and they will also turn your head sideways as some of them are very very hard to figure out!
		When you purchase this book, you may be thinking it's a great read to improve your brain and contains puzzles to test yourself on your own time...
		However, for a good lateral thinking puzzle, the proper answer will be the best--in the sense of the most apt and satisfying." You should know your group of friends and know whether they will enjoy this type of game or not.
	www.epinions.com /content_214198816388 (1371 words)

	lateral thinking, training, courses, uk
		Lateral thinking training courses to improve thinking more creatively, thinking laterally and generally enhance your creativity
		When you are faced with fast-changing trends, fierce competition, and the need to work miracles despite tight budgets, you need Lateral Thinking.
		Creative thinking is not a talent, it is a skill that can be learnt.
	www.illumine.co.uk /course-lateral-thinking.htm (497 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: The Leader's Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills: Powerful Problem-solving Techniques to Ignite Your Team's ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The book is rich with examples from the real world where creative thinking and action have led to astonishing successes (even after numerous failed attempts)and examples where conservatism and conventional thinking have led to obsolescence or catastrophe.
		Lateral thinking puzzles placed at the end of each chapter, help reinforce the fact that we all think "in boxes" with assumptions and preconceptions that do not always correspond to reality.
		Perhaps the best examples of the personal habits to be overcome in building a lateral thinking team are the tendency to jump to conclusions, impatience to offer solutions, and reluctance to listen properly to other people's ideas.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Leaders-Guide-Lateral-Thinking-Skills/dp/0749440023 (1422 words)

	Lateral Thinking - Creative Thinking
		The Lateral Thinking™ course is a dependable, systematic approach to creative thinking.
		Bring your creative thinking and the thinking of others into sharp focus.
		Use a framework for systematic idea/alternative generation that organizes the creative thinking effort for both groups and individuals.
	www.theidealoft.com /lateralthinking.html (307 words)

	Lateral Thinking
		Lateral Thinking™ is a dependable, systematic approach to creative thinking.
		Lateral Thinking™ provides unconventional techniques that help people escape from their usual patterns of thinking to produce enhanced results.
		Jesse Shearin, CPIM, is a certified instructor in Dr. Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats® and Lateral Thinking™ techniques.
	www.execed.pitt.edu /courses/lateral_thinking.html (498 words)

	Situation puzzle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Critical thinking and reading, logical thinking, as well as lateral thinking may all be required to solve a situation puzzle.
		The term lateral thinking was coined by Edward De Bono to denote a creative problem-solving style that involves looking at the given situation from unexpected angles, and is typically necessary to the solution of situation puzzles.
		The term lateral thinking puzzle has been popularised for this type of puzzle by Paul Sloane who has written many books of such puzzles.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Situation_puzzle (1106 words)

	Lateral Thinking Puzzles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Two days later her older twin brother, Terry, celebrated his birthday.
		Deep in the forest was found the body of a man who was wearing only swimming trunks, snorkel and face mask.
		Two drivers drove slowly and safely in the correct direction down a wide road before coming to a stop in front of a red stop light.
	goto.bilkent.edu.tr /gunes/lateralthinking.htm (907 words)

	NON LINEAR THINKING --CHAOS...
		Today “Lateral Thinking “ is in the Oxford Dictionary as part of our vocabulary and has been responsible for giving a tangibility to the thinking process.
		Non-Linear thinking however is not intended to be intellectually revolutionary, as is lateral thinking because it does not have the intent or the capability to formalize its concept as a teaching.
		Lateral Thinking was professed as a need in the 1960’s by Dr. Bono for the West and their progressive economies.
	www.nonlinearthinking.com /what.htm (1040 words)

	Lateral Thinking Puzzle Blog - mind blogging, puzzling, fun
		Lateral Thinking Puzzle Blog - mind blogging, puzzling, fun
		The Lateral thinking blog will get your brain working overtime.
		Enjoy our puzzles and check back soon, this blog is regularly updated with new even more cryptic brain teasers!
	lateralthinking.kitt.net (536 words)

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