Serious Creativity by Edward de Bono Summary
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Edward de Bono's groundbreaking manual transforms creativity from mysterious talent to learnable skill. Used by global businesses and taught in schools worldwide, "Serious Creativity" introduced lateral thinking techniques that revolutionized problem-solving. What if your next breakthrough idea is just one provocative technique away?
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The Mind's Hidden Pathways: Creativity as a Deliberate Process
What if creativity wasn't a mysterious gift but a deliberate skill you could master? Edward de Bono's groundbreaking work challenges our fundamental assumptions about innovation. While most of us have been taught critical thinking, few have learned systematic creative thinking - yet in today's world, where competitors are equally lean and competent, creativity has become the essential competitive advantage. Organizations like IBM, DuPont, and Singapore's government have transformed their approach to innovation using de Bono's methods. The promise is revolutionary: instead of waiting for random inspiration, you can systematically generate brilliant ideas on demand, turning creativity from an unpredictable event into a reliable process.
How Our Brains Create (and Limit) Ideas
Beyond Brainstorming: Why Traditional Creativity Fails
Six Thinking Hats: Directing Attention with Precision
Breaking Patterns: The Core of Lateral Thinking
Provocation: The Art of Controlled Unreason
From Creative Culture to Competitive Advantage
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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