The de Bono Group, LLC is expert in the use of the powerful thinking methods developed by Dr. Edward de Bono. Part of the de Bono Thinking Systems™ Global Network, world distributor of Edward de Bono Thinking Methods, we are an international consulting group able to deliver consulting and training in seventeen languages worldwide. Our premier network of consultants and trainers is the only distributor consulting group in North or South America authorized by Dr. de Bono to use his name as part of our business heading. And we are proud of that special relationship. The de Bono tools provide the basic foundation for our work. In the three arenas of organizational, team and individual development we can integrate our tools and thinking framework and collaborate with you on the following applications:

What We Believe

We believe thinking is the ultimate human resource.
For too long, however, our ability to think has been limited by the almost exclusive use of analysis and critique. A methodology developed over 2,500 years ago as part of our Greek tradition of thinking, it's primary focus was to examine 'what is' and to see if things fit or did not fit particular categories. As a thinking methodology critique and analysis was and is not designed to help you move forward. Given the pace of change today, what is needed is a new methodology, one based on movement and design or 'what does this lead to.'

We have that 'leads to' method in the tools based approach developed by Dr. Edward de Bono, the world's leading authority of conceptual, parallel and creative (lateral) thinking. Building on your knowledge and use of analytical, critical thinking we add to the set of thinking tools you will have available. If you only have a hammer, everything looks like a nail. We provide you with the complete tool set. We will help you put together your corporate tool kit for thinking, our software for the mind, so you can construct the kind of company you dream about.

We can help you move beyond simply employing your people's hands to full employment and actualization of their minds. Increased thinking performance is foundational to increased human potential.

ABOUT OUR LEADERSHIP

James P. Carlisle, president of The de Bono Group, has been recognized, applauded and congratulated by Dr. Edward de Bono for his extensive and successful teaching and training of the widely acclaimed de Bono Thinking™ methods. Foremost as a leader in the field of de Bono Thinking™, he has organized de Bono distributorships and trained trainers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Portugal. And he has worked with the de Bono distributor in China (Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai) in introducing these powerful thinking methods to key companies there including Microsoft, Motorola, Air Products, Coca-Cola, Bertelsmann, Trane, 3M, Unilever, and Dow-Corning. While in China, he lectured and presented de Bono Thinking™ methods to the largest Executive MBA program in Asia, CEIBS-The China Europe International Business School.

A sample listing of clients he and the de Bono Group has worked with include AutoTrader.com, Guidant, Boston Scientific, The US Army Central Electronics Communications Command, Atlas Materials, Phillip Morris, Genentech, The Orchestra Forum, Colgate, Cadmus Press, Corporate Executive Board, Gillette, Independence Blue Cross, ING Direct, Chubb Insurance, Rogers Corporation, The Defense Intelligence Agency, The Lexington KY Chamber of Commerce,  The Center for Mission Innovation, Lockheed Missiles and Fire Control,  Lexmark, Mars Inc., Oracle, Power Monitors, F5 Networks, General Cable, The Wallace Foundation, Trinity Information Health Care Systems, IMS Health, United Technologies, Wachovia, The Betty Ford Center, Merrill Lynch, The Defense Intelligence Agency and The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

Experienced in leading a variety of programs and processes from Executive Team/Leadership Development in his work with teams and organizations to career assessment, coaching and counseling in his work with individuals, his primary focus is developing the full creative thinking potential of organizations via their leaders and teams. With a breadth of experience in a variety of organizational settings, cultures and countries, Mr. Carlisle has more than 5,000 hours of coaching experience with executive and organizational leaders.

As one of the first twelve Master Trainers, personally certified by Dr. Edward de Bono, and one of twelve certified creativity facilitators world-wide, Mr. Carlisle brings a special perspective of experience in his program and process leadership. A Master Trainer in the parallel thinking program, Six Thinking Hats, and in the creativity and innovation program, Lateral Thinking. He is also a trainer in DATT, a program for sharpening decision making and problem solving skills, Simplicity, Focus on Facilitation and Six Value Medals. He is listed in Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders of America, Who's Who in Religion and Who’s Who in Finance and Business.

In addition to granting Mr. Carlisle the privilege of the use of his name, Dr. de Bono has given Mr. Carlisle a 10/20 tribute straight out of his new book, The de Bono Code Book:

" Pat, I congratulate you. I applaud your success. What you have done is wonderful. I want you to know it is really appreciated. I wish to compliment you."
Edward de Bono (See page 195 of The de Bono Code Book for more details.)