A primer on lateral thinking techniques

1. Creativity An exploration of lateral thinking techniques to enable more robust problem solving

2. Hi, I’m Digit

3. I’m here to talk to you about. . . Lateral Thinking

4. Let’s start with. . . “ What is lateral thinking?” Lateral Thinking

5. Lateral thinking is an unorthodox approach to problem-solving, often looking at a problem from other 'sides' rather than head-on

6. So let’s start by looking at an example of lateral thinking. Lateral Thinking . . .versus regular linear thinking.

7. Deconstructing Creativity Lateral Thinking We’ll do that by looking at how the Beatles created the Sergeant Pepper’s Album . . .and comparing a linear approach to the lateral approach that they took.

12. While the first idea may seem silly, the technique’s value is its ability to get you to see ideas you are not normally able to contemplate. Silly Rule Here’s another tip

13. Lateral Thinking Techniques Escape, Reversal and Random Entry techniques were created by Edward deBono. Here are four techniques that all follow that pattern There are exercises you can try

16. Escape Technique Practice

19. Random Entry Practice

22. Reversal Technique Practice

25. Word/Picture Mapping Practice

27. Imagine your team was skilled at lateral thinking.

28. What value could you unlock?

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