Being creative - PMI
Learning Outcomes Identify methods of creativity used within the induction period Understand the PMI method for being creative;
PMI Edward de Bono developed the PMI tool and published it in his 1982 book, "De Bono's Thinking Course.” PMI helps you make decisions quickly by weighing the pros and cons of a decision. It's also useful for widening your perception of a problem or decision, and for uncovering issues that you might not ordinarily have considered. Source: Mindtools.com
Example PlusMinusInteresting Higher income (+4) Much more responsibility (-2) Challenge myself professionally? (+4) Get to meet new people (+3) Likely to be more stress (-4) Will be living in a new area (+3) Self-Confidence improves (+5) Have to sell house and move (-5) Must learn how to manage others (-2) Daniel's boss has unexpectedly offered him a promotion. Daniel is excited about the opportunity, but he knows that there are several downsides to leaving his current team and taking on a new role. He decides to weigh the pros and cons of the decision using the PMI tool. Daniel scores the table as 12 (Plus) – 13 (Minus) + 7 (Interesting) = +6 For him, the promotion will be worth the stress and inconvenience that comes with the new role.
Activity It shouldn't take long to use PMI. Complete your analysis quickly, especially when you're working with a group: having a tight time limit pushes you to brainstorm issues without over-analysing them. Now use the tool In groups discuss different options available to you
Plus, Minus, Interesting (PMI) Benefits of using method: Good way of weighing the pros, cons and implications of a decision Simple, quick and effective Forces organisation of thoughts
Plus, Minus, Interesting (PMI) Disadvantages of using method: Simplistic analysis – top line approach Will sometimes need to be supported by other decision making tools or further analysis
Summary Write down 3 things which you have learnt in todays lesson Write down 3 things which will need more work