Building a shared and coherent visionDe Bono’s PMI model

Title De Bono’s PMI technique

Objectives 1. To encourage analytical thinking2. To place toolkit case studies into a personal context3. To 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.

Group Size From 1 to many

Resources This PowerPointWord guide linkOne Note supporting documentInnovative Schools Case Studies from the toolkit

Timing Look 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)

Outputs 1. A clear understanding of the case studies in the toolkit2. A range of case studies analysed in context3. 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

• Groups share analysis in a feedback session

• All completed grids can be added to the One Note workbook for PMI (link)

Workshop tasks