De Bonos PMI model

Workshop overview
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Objectives

De Bonos PMI technique

Encourage analytical thinking Place toolkit case studies into a personal context Begin the process of forming a coherent and attainable vision

Guidance

This 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.

Workshop overview
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Group size Resources One to many PowerPoint presentationDe Bonos PMI model PMI worksheet OneNote supporting document Innovative Schools toolkit case studies

De Bonos PMI technique

Workshop overview
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Timing

De Bonos PMI technique

Review a selection of case studies from the toolkit (one hour) Perform a PMI analysis of three case studies (45 minutes) Feedback to group (one hour, 15 minutes)

Outputs

Clear understanding of toolkit case studies Range of case studies analysed in context Possible approaches to project focus

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, or area of interest can be

analysed quickly and effectively.

How to use the PMI tool

In the column underneath Plus, enter all of the possible positive results
of taking the action.

Beneath Minus, write all the possible negative effects. In the Interesting column, enter the
implications and possible outcomes of taking the action, whether positive, negative, or uncertain.

Workshop tasks
Distribute case studies from the toolkit to small groups
(three case studies per group of two or three people). complete the PMI worksheet.

Groups carry out a PMI exercise on their three case studies and Groups share analysis in a feedback session. All completed grids can be added to the OneNote workbook for PMI.

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