Building a shared and coherent vision De Bono’s PMI model

TitleDe Bono’s PMI technique Objectives1.To encourage analytical thinking 2.To place toolkit case studies into a personal context 3.To begin the process of forming a coherent and attainable vision GuidanceThis workshop can be used in a variety of contexts and circumstances. Once the technique is understood try applying the PMI method to other situations. It is also a good way to encourage critical thinking in students. Group SizeFrom 1 to many ResourcesThis PowerPoint Word guide linklink One Note supporting document Innovative Schools Case Studies from the toolkit TimingLook at a selection of case studies from the toolkit ( I hour) Perform a PMI analysis on 3 case studies ( 45 minutes) Feedback to group ( 1 hour 15 minutes) Outputs1.A clear understanding of the case studies in the toolkit 2.A range of case studies analysed in context 3.Possible ways forward for project focus Workshop Overview

What is PMI The PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) model was developed by Edward De Bono De Bono is a critical thinking expert from Malta and his models are used worldwide Using this method any problem/ issue/ area of interest can be analysed quickly and effectively

How to use the PMI tool In the column underneath 'Plus', write down all the positive results of taking the action Underneath 'Minus' write down all the negative effects In the 'Interesting' column write down the implications and possible outcomes of taking the action, whether positive, negative, or uncertain.

Distribute case studies from the toolkit to small groups ( 2 or 3 people, 3 case studies per group) Groups carry out a PMI exercise on their 3 case studies and complete the Word grid Word grid Groups share analysis in a feedback session All completed grids can be added to the One Note workbook for PMI (link) Workshop tasks