Creative thinking : a multifaceted approach : proceedings of the First International Conference on Creative Thinking

Abstract

The papers collected here were presented at the First International Conference on Creative Thinking held in Malta on the 26th and 27th July 1993. The conference was organised by The Edward de Bono Programme for the Design and Development of Thinking, which was set up by the University of Malta, together with Professor Edward de Bono, in October 1992. The diversity of the material presented is evidence of the interdisciplinary nature of the subject. The authors examine creative thinking from theoretical and practical viewpoints, which range from education to business management, human resources, art and design, artificial intelligence, information science, product development, psychology and brain processes. Practical examples of the successful implementation of creative thinking in education and staff training programmes are described. Creative thinking is an essential ingredient in today's fast-changing and competitive world. This publication, like the conference which preceded it, should be of interest not only to individuals but also to academic and business institutions and other organisations who would like to learn more about creative thinking strategies and the different ways in which they can be applied to improve performance and efficiency.