Change Quote by Edward de Bono
“Lateral thinking is concerned not with playing with the existing pieces but with seeking to change those very pieces. It is concerned with the perception part of thinking. This is where we organise the external world into the pieces we can then 'process'.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Lateral Thinking, 1970
Creative problem solving requires redefining the elements of a problem, not just rearranging them.
In simple terms: Change the pieces to change the outcome.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions and reshape the problem.
Themes
creativity
problem solving
innovation
perception
Mood
curious
analytical
inspirational
Type
philosophical
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- design thinking
- business strategy
- education
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
lateral thinking
cognitive flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions are you taking for granted?
- How can you reframe a current challenge?
A Different Perspective
Changing pieces can be limited by external constraints.
