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by Edward De Bono • 259 Pages • English • PDF

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Edward De Bono

Edward De Bono pioneered lateral thinking

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Lateral Thinking by Edward De Bono

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Here’s a brain bender for you: most people don’t think—they rethink the same thoughts in different ways. That’s where Edward de Bono comes in with Lateral Thinking, a book that flips traditional logic on its head.

Lateral thinking isn’t about being smarter. It’s about being different. Creative. Unexpected. It’s the skill of solving problems not by digging deeper—but by stepping sideways. Literally finding new paths instead of hacking away at the same old road.

And it works. According to de Bono, businesses that apply lateral thinking techniques often outperform competitors by 30% or more in creative problem-solving outcomes. That’s not just a nice stat—it’s a competitive advantage.

This book teaches you how to break patterns. Whether you’re stuck in a mental loop or tackling a business challenge, Lateral Thinking offers real techniques: random entry, provocation, and concept extraction, just to name a few. These aren't vague “be creative!” ideas—they’re step-by-step methods to train your brain to break the mold.

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