Edward de Bono's "lateral thinking"

Definition

Edward de Bono's "lateral thinking" refers to a creative problem-solving approach that encourages thinking outside the box and considering unconventional solutions.

Related terms

Creativity:

The ability to generate novel and valuable ideas.

Convergent Thinking:

A type of thinking that focuses on finding a single correct solution to a problem.

Divergent Thinking:

A type of thinking that explores multiple possible solutions to a problem.