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Expressions of Interest to pilot with the de Bono Institute

 

We are excited to be entering into the development + piloting stage of our education innovation project.  This is to bring about a metacurriculum that builds learnable intelligence in young people for the 21st Century. For further information go to our thinkplus website.

We are seeking expressions of interest from schools in Australia who would like to partner with the de Bono Institute as pilot schools. 

To be considered in the first round, please e-mail (mail@debono.org) for an expression of interest form. The due date for expressions of interest is the 25th June 2010.  

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the commitment, involvement and project further, please do not hesitate to contact us on mail@debono.org  

de Bono Institute releases programme that is key to providing an Educational Revolution

  

The de Bono Institute officially launches ThinkPlus – an innovative education project to revolutionise the teaching of thinking in Australia’s schools.

ThinkPlus is new. Really new. We need to take time to get our heads around the opportunity. The seed of ThinkPlus wasn’t even planted until the de Bono Institute had engaged in ten years of practical research, and many years of ‘real world’ practice and insight gained in education, industry and public affairs.

Our new website for ThinkPlus will go live tomorrow (Monday 3 May) - thinkplus www.thinkplus.info

Learning DATT for Educators – Workhop starting on the 30 April 2007

Download datt_flyer_mount_eliza.pdf

In this workshop, learn fit for purpose tool to thoroughly explore problems, ideas and opportunities before taking action or making a decision. Help deepen and expand your current perception. Help your thinking performance become more deliberate, organised and effective. Make problems easier to solve. Make the best possible decisions quickly. The workshop details are as follows: 3 x 2 hour sessions: • Monday April 30th 4-6pm • Monday May 7th 4-6pm • Monday May 14th 4-6pm Venue: Mount Eliza Secondary College Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza Cost: $82.50 including GST. Afternoon Tea provided Please contact Leonie King at Mount Eliza Secondary College on 9787 6288 or via email king.leonie.k@edumail.vic.gov.au

Refresh Event: Collaboration & Creativity

Over the last while on our blog, we have discussed the importance of collaboration and creativity for innovation.  Today, we invite you to join us for an inspiring and informative breakfast at our Refresh - Collaboration & Creativity on the 19th July 2006 in Melbourne.

At this Refresh:

• Explore some of the thinking strategies that enable collaboration and creativity.
• Examine some of the approaches to developing creativity.
• Experiment with ideation tools.

For further information: Download refresh_invitation_19july2006.pdf.  If you have any questions or would like to register to attend, please email us.  We look forward to meeting you.

We've Moved

... Up or down the 109 depending on your perspective!

Our new address is:
7/18-22 Islington Street
Collingwood Victoria 3066
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9935 6387
Fax: +61 3 9935 6392
Email: mail@debono.org
Web: www.debono.org

Happy New Year!

Hello Everyone,

The team at de Bono Institute would like to wish you a very happy and successful New Year!

We have returned to work after our summer break of beach walks, swimming and barbeques revitalised and excited to continue sharing our stories on thinking, design, creativity and innovation.

In the next few days we will pick up where we left off in 2005, with the first articles continuing to discuss meetings and demystifying the Six Thinking Hats.

On another note, de Bono Institute will soon have a new home in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia.  Our new home will be revealed to you shortly.

We look forward to a great year and hope to have the opportunity to hear from you on our debonoblog!

Best wishes,
Kendra & Susan

Another Blogging Site - but we think it is different!

So everyone is into blogging! Well maybe not everyone, but many people who have something to say are! And that is many! We have too. That is, we have lots to say and that’s why we have introduced the de Bono blogging site. Oh! You don’t know what blogging is. See below to find out and then come back to the rest of our story.

You see we have lots to say about thinking, creativity and other such interesting subjects, but then you may have too! You may not agree with some of the concepts we propagate. On the other hand you may have experienced lots of successes with some of Edward de Bono’s thinking and creativity tools.

Let me first tell you something more about us, the de Bono Institute in Melbourne Australia. You may ask why is such an institute in Australia? It is way down under, isn’t it? Why is it not in New York or London?

de Bono Institute Melbourne

In our last post, Susan told you how the de Bono Institute came about.  Now I would like to tell you what we do and how we do it.

We aim to help people to see the world differently through thinking. Thousands of companies, organisations and individuals, from multi-nationals to primary schools world-wide have benefited from thinking about thinking.

I am serious about it when I say thinking about thinking!

Advances in technology are transforming the way we learn, understand and do business. Our ability to think has become our most reliable, flexible and creative tool.

The de Bono Institute is dedicated to maximising thinking potential. We aim to inspire brave and creative ideas, helping people to think their way to a better future, through creativity, design and innovation.

You still think that I am not serious? Listen to what people interviewed by Radio Australia have to say.

Depending on the software on your computer click on:
Download innovation_audio_series.mp3 or Download innovation_audio_series.rm

To learn more about what we do and offer please visit our website.

Kendra Overall