1. Being creative - PMI

2. Learning Outcomes  Identify methods of creativity used within the induction period  Understand the PMI method for being creative;

3. 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

4. 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) +12-13+7 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Summary  Write down 3 things which you have learnt in todays lesson  Write down 3 things which will need more work