Welcome to Edward de Bono's authorised web-site!

The web-site relates to most of Dr de Bono's work in the teaching of 'thinking tools', lateral thinking and the communications framework - Six Thinking Hats. The information contained here is pertinent to people of all ages no matter what their occupation. You will find information about Dr de Bono, his books, feedback, his courses for children, families and adults, his community projects, the creative team, his accredited trainers and their schedule of courses.

The website is updated weekly and any new items will be listed here:

• The New On-Line Course in Effective Thinking!
• The weekly message by Edward de Bono (15.06.2009)
• Today's thought - Edward de Bono thought - Edward de Bono
• The Thinking Programme - CoRT 1 10  (29.09.2009)
• Small Ideas- Vol. 4 - extended (27.09.99)
• Word Extension Vol. 5 (26.07.99)
• Bonto - Volume 42 (08.11.99)
• Algunas Cosas Traducidas
• Los Seis Sombreros para Pensar para Escuelas - en CD (12.03.01)
• Página en español / castellano
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The New On-Line Course in Effective Thinking

CoRT  Thinking  Lessons CD - now with Mind Map® supplement

The Six Thinking Hats video

The CoRT Thinking Lessons video by Edward de Bono

The New Six Thinking Hats Lessons for Schools CD

The Six Thinking Hats Lessons for Schools video by Edward de Bono

An Awareness Seminar video by Edward de Bono

Lecciones de pensamiento CoRT - CD

Los Seis Sombreros para Pensar para Escuelas - en CD

Learning zone

Training and Workshops -  The worldwide schedule of Workshops/Seminars, by country, for Lateral Thinking, Serious Creativity, Six Thinking Hats and DATT (Direct Attention Thinking Tools) - and the contents of these Workshops/Seminars.
These Workshops/Seminars are either given by Edward de Bono himself or by one of his accredited trainers. This to ensure that the standard is consistently high and the contents approved and accurate while preserving the flexibility for customisation within required environments.  

Trainers- The significance of properly accredited trainers - the Independent Trainer and the Corporate Trainer. It is possible to verify whether a Trainer is endorsed by Edward de Bono to provide Training in his subjects.
Many of the top companies in the world have in-house accredited corporate trainers or bring in accredited independent trainers to teach their staff. Executive Overview Sessions are offered, usually free of charge, or can be requested.
Lists of Independent and Corporate trainers are provided. 

Books - List of some of the books written by Edward de Bono and the many languages into which they have been translated. Reviews of many of the books the books are given. 

Teaching and self-teach material - There are learning materials for schools (& families) and yourself.
The CoRT Thinking Lessons are now in their 23rd year of use - they have benefited literally millions of children. The popular Six Thinking Hats has been adapted by Edward de Bono for schools. The Think, Note, Write material is provocative and aimed at children.
For yourself there are, with full description:
Serious Creativity Computer Software CD, Lateral Thinking Video Series, Masterthinker Self-TeachResource kit and Letter to Thinking Managers. 

Games - The website would not be complete without mentioning the ingenious games invented by Edward de Bono - they are simple and one of them has a twist in its winning. 

Links - Contact can be made with associated websites and websites of interest. 'Green Hat' comments about this website are welcomed!

Community

Edward de Bono creative team - About this incredible ambition - the 'Edward de Bono Creative Team^TM' what it stands for and what it can mean to you, your business and to the world. Its benefits - psychological, historic and material. Its problems and solutions.
The challenge and enjoyment of creative thinking and an audience of like minded people.
The opportunity to have a moulding influence on the Team and its aspirations.
Edward de Bono wants 5,000,000 members!

TOPP - I am introducing a new political party. Just as the Design Conference on Northern Ireland may be the first time the Internet has been used to help in a political process, so this may be the first political party launched on the net. The party is TOPP which can mean 'Tired of Politics Party'. You will be invited to make suggestions, to join the new party and to spread the message of the new party in anyway you can.   

Information and messages - Edward de Bono introduces himself and gives his message of the week...  Feedback on the effects of Edward de Bono's work. Comments from members of the Edward de Bono Creative Team^TM 

Edward de Bono

Edward de Bono in the making of history.
Misconceptions about Lateral Thinking and Parallel Thinking on the Internet are corrected.
There is a list of Seminars & Workshops which Edward de Bono is giving, Conferences where he is giving keynote addresses and a glimpse of his punishing itinery!
There are various ways in which to 'contact' him to ensure a speedy reply - as a last resort an e-mail address 

Greater Nottingham Business Alliance

Edward de Bono was invited to launch the Greater Nottingham Business Alliance in February 1999. This sub-website shows the progress being made in the various areas for which training and instruction is being given.