If we want students to develop into good problem solvers and to be able to interact in decision-making groups, then we have to teach them techniques for thinking. The education system has generally considered thinking a by-product of learning other information. However, De Bono (1971, 1976) has convincingly argued and demonstrated that thinking must be developed directly. This article addresses a specific thinking technique to be used by problem-solving and decision-making groups. This thinking technique assists groups in thinking and interacting in parallel. The article describes the technique and then shows how to apply it to some very popular cases and experiential exercises.
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