Introduction: what is a beautiful mind? How to agree How to disagree How to differ How to be interesting How to respond How to listen Questions Parallel thinking: the six hats Concepts Alternatives Emotions and feelings Values Diversions and off-course Information and knowledge Opinion Interruption Attitude Starting and topics Conclusion
Using clear, practical language, de Bono shows that by applying lateral and parallel thinking skills to your conversation you can improve your mind. By learning how to listen, make a point or manoeuvre a conversation, you can become creative and more appealing