Lateral Thinking for Every Day

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Harness the power of lateral thinking to develop powerful reasoning techniques, challenge assumptions and help you creatively find unexpected solutions to daily problems.
Not every problem has an obvious solution. Utilize the power of lateral thinking to think imaginatively and creatively to tackle everyday problems in a new, fresh way. Lateral thinking is about re-thinking your approach to problem solving and using an indirect method to come up with innovative results. But how easy is it to do it? In Lateral Thinking for Every Day, acclaimed writer Paul Sloane clearly explains how you can benefit from using a lateral thinking approach. Using inspiring examples from great lateral thinkers including Lady Gaga, Elon Musk and Tim Berners-Lee, this collection of practical tips, techniques, examples and challenges is guaranteed to help you deploy powerful reasoning techniques, become more persuasive and convincing and to come up with fresh solutions to creative challenges.
Is written by bestselling author and expert on lateral thinking and innovation, Paul Sloane, whose books have been translated into 14 languages
Clearly and succinctly explains the importance of lateral thinking, a way of addressing problems, created by Edward de Bono
Is packed with exercises which will help readers approach everyday issues in a more creative way and challenge those things that they have always taken for granted
Includes case studies and examples of great lateral thinkers including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Steven Spielberg, Elon Musk and Tim Berners-Lee

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Paul Sloane
Paul Sloane is an experienced speaker, course leader and facilitator. A recognised authority on innovation and creative speaking, he speaks and gives workshops to leading corporations around the world. He is also the best-selling author of How to Be a Brilliant Thinker, The Innovative Leader, The Leader's Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills and editor of A Guide to Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing, all published by Kogan Page.

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"Too many of today's business books come at problems from the same angles. This book turns problems on their head and makes us think differently. It is very useful not just in business, but in life."
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"A comprehensive reset for your mind that will unlock your creative potential."
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"Lateral thinking is imperative for business leaders who need to unlock creativity and innovation. This book gives you a fresh perspective to help you survive in these challenging times."
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"From outrageous ideas to weird combinations, Paul Sloane's unique approach to problem solving will revolutionise the way you think. Laterally the best book I've read this year."
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"An enlightening read at a time when seeing the problem from multiple perspectives and finding creative solutions to move you forward has never been more important."
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"What a great read - highly entertaining and informative, packed with stories of real innovators and so many practical techniques."
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"This is the ultimate inspirational guide to lateral thinking, and a treasure trove for anyone interested in great stories about how taking a different perspective can grow yourself or your business - and having fun doing it."
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"Fascinating historic and current examples of lateral thinking."
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"Paul Sloane has done it again. In his new book, he provides a number of simple frameworks and activities to build your teams' ability to think laterally, approach challenging problems in a new way and enhance their creativity."
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"Paul Sloane's very readable and entertaining presentation ably illustrates how you can use lateral thinking to benefit from changing perspectives and ideas in your home, social and business lives."
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