Thinkers Toolbox

DATT

Direct Attention Thinking Tools - developed by Edward de Bono.

• C&S - Consequences and Sequels
  Looking ahead to see the consequences of some action, decision or rule
• PMI - Plus, Minus, Interesting
  Ensure that all sides of a matter have been considered before a decision or commitment is made
• RAD - Recognise, Analyse and Divide
  Break a larger concept into smaller, more manageable parts
• CAF - Consider All Factors
  Explore all factors relating to an action, decision or plan
• AGO - Aims, Goals, Objectives
  Focus directly and deliberately on the intentions behind actions
• APC - Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices
  Deliberately try to find alternatives
• OPV - Other People's Views
  Look at other people's viewpoints
• KVI - Key Values Involved
  Ensure that our thinking serves our values
• FIP - First Important Priorities
  Select the most important ideas, factors, objectives
• DDOCA - Design, Decisions, Outcomes, Channels, Action
  Direct attention to the outcome of the thinking and action that follows

See also CORT