Thinking tools
Why use de Bono tools?
The de Bono tools are truly transferable life skills that will support students academically, socially and vocationally.
- Look beyond boundaries and self–limiting perspectives
- Take a fresh look at options through exploration of ideas
- Use ‘what if’ thinking to avoid costly mistakes
- Quickly and accurately weigh risks against rewards in various situations
- Learn to be confident decision-makers
- Reaching optimal solutions more quickly
- Respect for others’ points of views with a willingness to share ideas
- Develop self-reliance and self-esteem
Perhaps the most important benefit from teaching thinking is the increase in self-esteem and self-confidence of those taught. A youngster taught thinking feels in control of his or her life – instead of feeling like a cork carried along by the stream of life and controlled by the currents”
Dr Edward de Bono
Edward De Bono’s Message
Thinking can and should be taught if we are to meet the needs of today’s fast-paced and changing world
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