[07052023] De Bono's CoRT

60 Thinking Tools (CoRT 1 to 6)

The CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust) Thinking System is a set of thinking tools developed by Edward de Bono to help individuals develop their critical thinking skills. The system is designed to provide a structured approach to thinking that can be applied to a wide range of problems and situations.

The CoRT Thinking System includes 6 main categories of thinking tools, each focused on a different aspect of critical thinking:

1. Attention - These tools are focused on improving focus and concentration, and include techniques such as "Focus on Purpose" and "Focus on Key Factors."

2. Information - These tools are focused on gathering and analyzing information, and include techniques such as "Seeking Information" and "Organizing Information."

3. Reasoning - These tools are focused on developing logical and analytical thinking skills, and include techniques such as "Alternatives" and "Consequences."

4. Creativity - These tools are focused on developing creative thinking skills, and include techniques such as "Provocation" and "Random Entry."

5. Evaluation - These tools are focused on evaluating and testing ideas, and include techniques such as "Criteria" and "Judgment."

6. Action - These tools are focused on developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, and include techniques such as "Action Planning" and "Problem-Solving."

The CoRT Thinking System provides a structured approach to thinking that can be applied to a wide range of problems and situations. By using these tools, individuals can develop their critical thinking skills and become more effective problem solvers.