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Innovative problem-solving, challenge conventional wisdom.
If you're feeling stuck in routine thought patterns, "The Use of Lateral Thinking" could be a refreshing dive into creativity for you. It encourages breaking free from traditional logic, offering techniques to approach problems from new angles. Rediscover your problem-solving abilities with a fresh perspective.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780140214468
Authors:
Edward de Bono
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Pelican
Date of Publication: 1971-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Psychology,
Personal Development,
Leadership,
Self Help,
Productivity,
Business,
Productivity,
Leadership,
Psychology,
Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.56
(rated by 315 readers)
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This is Edward de Bono's original portrayal of a mental process which he in no way claims to have invented. In it, he deliberately uses the lateral approach (with intriguing visual examples in one chapter) to sketch in the nature of lateral thinking.
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Innovative problem-solving, challenge conventional wisdom.
If you're feeling stuck in routine thought patterns, "The Use of Lateral Thinking" could be a refreshing dive into creativity for you. It encourages breaking free from traditional logic, offering techniques to approach problems from new angles. Rediscover your problem-solving abilities with a fresh perspective.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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