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Edward de Bono

Six Thinking Hats

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1985

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Essay Topics

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What distinctions does de Bono make between lateral thinking and parallel thinking? How can each be applied in decision-making? What are the strengths and limitations of each?

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Research some of the current trends surrounding decision-making in the business world. How do current-day trends build upon, or diverge from, de Bono’s ideas? To what extent are his ideas still applicable, and in what ways might they be outdated or limited?

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How could the Six Hats method be used in other forms of decision-making outside of a business setting? Could it be applied or adapted for other settings? If so, how and why, and if not, why not?