"Edward de Bono Creative Team ^TM"
LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP

There are four levels at which you may join the "Edward de Bono Creative Team ^TM". You choose which level suits your needs and motivation.

Any person at any level, who brings in two other persons who pay their subscription fee and become registered as members, will be entitled to free membership for that year at the level of the members brought in. If such members are at differing levels then the rebate on subscription applies at the lowest level involved. Thus if a person brings in a professional member and an associate member then the person would be entitled to free membership at the associate level or a rebate of £169 (GBP 160) off the professional subscription. If the person making the introductions is already a member then the rebate will apply to the following year's subscription. However, a potential Associate member introducing to Player members can only expect free membership up to Player level. No commissions or rebates will be paid. There are rebates for persons registering teams.

Fees will be due annually on the anniversary of becoming a member. Subscriptions once paid will not be refunded.

Level 1: The NOVICE
This level is for people who feel that they are new to creativity. They are beginning to learn what creativity is all about and how it can be achieved. They would like to be part of the team but feel that they may not be able to contribute very much. Members at this level may, with experience, aim to join another level within the team. This level is also suitable for those who may feel that they could never be active participants in the team. The membership fee is £6.50 (GBP 6.50) per annum.

Level 2: The PLAYER
Players are people who enjoy the game of creativity. They like playing the game just as a golfer enjoys playing golf. They enjoy using and developing the skill of creativity. For them creativity is like a hobby. Such people are really investing in a hobby just as much as sailing or gardening might be a hobby. The ultimate hobby must surely be the use of your mind. The membership fee is £33 (GBP33) per annum.

Level 3: The ASSOCIATE
This category is for people who want to be actively involved in the organisation and development of the "Edward de Bono Creative Team ^TM". An associate is able to form his or her own private sub-team. An associate may also, if the need arises, earn money by assessing ideas. Associates are part of the fabric of the team. They are working associates or organising associates. There are people for whom creativity is more than a hobby. It is a way of life, a mission and a way of earning a living. There is a special news-letter for associates. The membership fee is £160 (GBP 160) per annum.

Level 4: The PROFESSIONAL
This is a special category for those who earn their living by the application of creativity in consulting or in other ways. These are people who have confidence in their creativity and probably earn a considerable income from its direct or indirect application. A professional has the right, subject to the approval of Edward de Bono or his appointees, to place non-commercial problems before the team. A professional will also be entitled to a 50% commission on the service fee for commercial work that he or she brings to the team. Like associates, professional members, may form private sub-teams. The membership fee for this level is £640 (GBP 640) per annum.