The Art of Parallel Thinking
Parallel Thinking
Edward de Bono invented the concept and phrase, “Parallel Thinking” in his book with the same title. Let us understand what this is:
Propositions
Now that we have an idea of about Parallel Thinking, let us get into it! Let us consider a couple of ideas for schemes that have been “around” for some time:
- Military Conscription for 2 years
- Children Manage the House for one week
- Young People must be assigned one Elderly Person to live with
- All Cars must be removed from the City Centre
Can we apply Parallel Thinking to these and come up with a vote, or even a way to achieve these, if we can agree with the Propositions?
Some of the de Bono Thinking Tools:
6 Thinking Hats Quick Reference (PDF Link)
6H Technique - PMI: Plus Minus Interesting : https://www.debono.com/de-bono-thinking-lessons-1/1.-PMI-lesson-plan
Also see:
https://sites.google.com/site/qepcafe/modules/expand/plus-minus-interesting-pmi6H Technique - APC: Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices: https://www.debono.com/de-bono-thinking-lessons-1/6.-APC-lesson-plan
6H Technique - CAF: Consider All Factors: https://www.debono.com/de-bono-thinking-lessons-1/2.-CAF-lesson-plan
6H Technique - OPV: Other Peoples’ Voices: https://www.debono.com/de-bono-thinking-lessons-1/7.-OPV-lesson-plan
6H Technique - CnS: Consequence and Sequel : https://www.debono.com/de-bono-thinking-lessons-1/3.-C%26S-lesson-plan
References
Reading in Parallel Thinking (Web Link)
Edward de Bono, Six Thinking Hats (Goodreads)
Quality Enhancement Program (QEP cafe) https://sites.google.com/site/qepcafe/#training-modules ( Link appears to be dead ;-() )
Reverse Brainstorming https://sites.google.com/site/qepcafe/modules/expand/reverse-brainstorming ( Link appears to be dead ;-() )