Lateral thinking is a way of breaking existing and predictable patterns of thought so that new perspectives, new concepts and new ideas can emerge.

The complexity of the problems we face today demand that we approach them in an altogether different manner. We are not well served by the logical and linear methods we have become so comfortable with over time, and need new means of addressing those issues that seem to have gotten-away from us over time.  These could be environmental issues, public order issues, a failing health system or any of a litany that are never long out of the news.

When thinking laterally we seeks solutions to an intractable problems through unorthodox methods that would normally be ignored by logical thinking. New ways of thinking can provide new options and open doors we didn’t know existed. This is why we have an absolute need for Lateral Thinking. Through this type of thinking we disrupt linear thinking sequences and arrive at potential solution from other angles.

Developing breakthrough ideas does not have to be the result of luck. Lateral thinking provides a deliberate, systematic process that results in more innovative thinking. You do not need to be a creative genius to use these methods, they follow very specific processes and I’d back someone who can follow process using the tools to produce more ideas than any creative genius without the tools, any day!

The video attached is an impromptu capture of a lateral thinking process that trainees undertook to complete their two day training in the methods earlier this month. The and simply outlines the key stages of an end to end approach to developing new insights and ideas to address a complex issue.

Logical and linear thinking are fine in context, but they are not nearly enough. It’s time to seriously consider new ways of dealing with those issues that will just not go away.

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Think Quick, in conjunction with Humour Australia and Absolutely Positive are pleased to announce the first of a unique set of learning opportunities designed to provide participants with a range of take-away tools and thinking methods to add immediate and practical value to the work they do on a daily basis.

This 3 hr “BrainBlast” which will be held on Dec 3 in Melbourne, will provide an ideal learning platform enabling attendees to hit the ground running in 2011 with fresh ideas, powerful goals and the resilience to really achieve.

In one powerful (and fun) morning you’ll learn:

• How to triple your output of new concepts and ideas

• Insights into positive resilience that will help you to perform better in your roles
  

• How to go from Goal-setting to Goal-getting!

As an added bonus for attendees, it doesn’t end at lunchtime on Dec 3rd, there will be an ongoing “BrainBlast” support and networking website to help keep the group momentum going.

In addition to the serious personal and organisational value designed into this session, we have also gone to some trouble to ensure the three hours provides a number of prize give-aways along with a  high degree of deadly serious fun. The aim is for you to not only walk away with a head full of valuable ideas, but also a serious smile on your face.

More Detail & Registration

Brain Blast Flyer & Registration

To register, please visit our BrainBlast site or download the document attached and we look forward to assisting you and your staff to get charged and focused to see off 2010 – and blast into 2011.

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