# Lateral Thinking

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- Book: [Lateral Thinking](https://www.bookquiver.com/edward-de-bono/lateral-thinking) ([Lateral Thinking.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/edward-de-bono/lateral-thinking.md))
- Authors: [Edward de Bono](https://www.bookquiver.com/edward-de-bono)
- Publisher: Penguin
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-01-4193-831-8
- Published: 2009-11-12
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

In schools we are taught to meet problems head-on: what Edward de Bono calls 'vertical thinking'. This works well in simple situations - but we are at a loss when this approach fails. Lateral thinking is all about freeing up your imagination. Through a series of special techniques, in groups or working alone, Edward de Bono shows us how to look at problems from a variety of angles and in so doing offer up solutions that are as ingenious as they are effective. After reading this book you will become a much more productive and formidable thinker.