Over the years Dr Edward de Bono has shared great insights through his messages. This series of blogs revisits some of those highlights.

A New Renaissance

I feel there is a need for a new Renaissance in thinking. The old Renaissance brought logic, analysis and judgment – often exercised through argument. The new Renaissance will be powered by design instead of judgment and by creativity instead of logical progression. Creativity is, of course, not just being different for the sake of being different. There must always be real value at the end of a successful creative effort. This value should, ideally, be so evident that it is seen by most people. Is there much movement in this direction? Not really enough. From time to time I hear from major organisations that have made one of my books mandatory reading for their officers. From time to time I hear of schools and education systems that are using my work. I also hear from individuals who have changed their thinking as a result of reading my work. Perhaps things have to happen slowly and gradually. Most of the ‘thinking establishment’ has not yet realised the logical necessity for creative thinking and how it can become a formal skill not just divine inspiration.

Edward de Bono, 20th May 2006

Dr Edward de Bono is a world leading authority on thinking skills. Creator of the famous Six Thinking Hats ®, Lateral Thinking and many other workshops he has authored over 80 books published in 35 languages. Holst is Dr Edward de Bono’s partner in Europe. Click here for more information about Dr de Bono and his tools. Would you like to change how people think? Consider adding Dr Edward de Bono’s tools to your portfolio and become a certified de Bono trainer. [traininglist slug=”six-thinking-hats-accreditation-3-days”] [traininglist slug=”six-thinking-hats”] [traininglist slug=”lateral-thinking”] [traininglist slug=”power-of-perception”] [traininglist slug=”power-of-perception-2-days”] [traininglist slug=”focus-on-facilitation”]    ]]>