In times of crisis, much gets written about the importance of leaders not “losing their heads.” But, while remaining calm is a pre-requisite of almost all good decision-making, it is only a means to ...

I’d like to begin by describing the difference between programmed thinking and lateral thinking. Programmed thinking is the process of using structured methodologies and/or logical algorithmic ...

In our attempts to improve safety, we have moved toward trying to understand the precursors of accidental injuries. This exploration has led us to think deeper in causal chains as we attempt to do in ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ask just about any leader to offer you a set of best practices they use in their company and they probably can do it. The trouble is, ...

Let's take it back to 1967 where Edward de Bono coins the term “lateral thinking” in “The Use of Lateral Thinking.” De Bono's research concluded that the brain is a self-organizing system that ...

Several thousand supporters take part in the final rally of the lateral thinking movement's demonstration "Unity and Justice and Freedom - the procession". Carsten Koall/dpa Several thousand ...

Some years ago, I had the privilege of running a two-day ideation workshop with Dr. Edward de Bono, author of the book Six Thinking Hats and originator of the term “lateral thinking.” As you may ...

As I continue my series of questions while my granddaughter becomes more and more immersed in the game, advancing with astonishing moves on the controller, she will say with gentle exasperation, ...

There are riddles, and then there are riddles. Lateral-thinking puzzles fall into the latter category. Among the trickiest riddles out there, these brain games will give your noggin a serious workout.