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JAMES P. (PAT) CARLISLE

“Thanks for such a fantastic session. The ‘Hats’ thinking structure is something we will benefit from for years to come. It was great to spend time with you.”

- Roger Blythe, Vice President-Business Analysis Chick-fil-A

"As founder and long time CEO of Lancaster Laboratories, I was always on the lookout for good external advisors who could help my company. Pat Carlisle was one of those important persons in the 80's and 90's during our most rapid growth. Able to work with all levels, we used him extensively in the development of our key leadership team. His expertise with the Edward de Bono thinking methods and special relationship with Dr. Edward de Bono only add to what he brings to the table. I highly recommend him!"

- Earl H. Hess, Ph.D., Founder and former President of Lancaster Laboratories Inc.

An excellent presenter, fully knowledgeable of Dr. de Bono's methods, Pat is also able to effectively bridge cultural and language issues with his teaching style."

- Doris Martinez, Dir. General, Mentis

"Pat, I want you to know how much I enjoyed the week. I think it will be an event we (at Juniata College) will reflect on many years from now as an important start."

- Tom Kepple President, Juniata College

"He brings a wealth of experience in his use of the de Bono methods. He is excellent and really knows his stuff. I learned a lot and I think you will too. I commend him to you."

- Len Marrella, Spring Ridge Financial Group

"As a trainer of many courses in Edward de Bono Thinking methods, James P. (Pat) Carlisle has consistently rated in the category 'excellent' over a four year period. Training in both Six Thinking Hats and Lateral Thinking, his scores as a trainer averaged 4.8 on a scale of 5 in his presentation of the material and 4.8 on a scale of 5 in overall worth of the course for the participant."

- Ratings from United Technologies, a member of the Fortune 500

“Bravo! Great Job! Thanks so much.” Walter Curt, President of Power Monitors Inc. After a three day Course in Creativity with key PMI employees.

As the only distributor/consulting group in North America recognized and authorized by Dr. Edward de Bono to use his name as part of our business heading, we feel a particular responsibility to honor his commitment to us with a pledge of assurance to you, our clients.  Our pledge is one of quality and excellence in both our team and in the delivery of our work, a pledge built and centered in our consulting team membership producing bottom line results for our clients.

 

Client driven with excellence as our organizing value, we build our consulting and training group around four criteria. Like legs which hold firm the foundation of the table of excellence, these decisive factors build on and require each other. Each is needed to complete and fulfill the reality of excellence.

 

  • Quality:  We start with the highest quality people, the cream of the crop; few if any are better, even fewer equal.  Carefully selected and chosen to be part of something special, they stand out as uncommon, distinctive, and exceptional.
  • Integrity: Our personal and professional integrity is fundamental; and is at the heart of our credibility. People of exceptional character and ethical standard, our team members exemplify and embody the quote, ‘at the end of the day your integrity is all you have.’
  • Expert Knowledge: Expert knowledge with de Bono methods, group leadership and organizational development issues with a particular focus on integration to the client’s needs. 
  • Professionalism:  Professional to the core. You know it when they walk in the room and recognize their rock-solid presence.  Experienced across the spectrum of business sectors, they are able to synthesize and integrate what they bring and teach to meet the organizational needs and demands our clients have asked for; they offer proactive client engagement.

We guard diligently our credibility as representatives of Dr. Edward de Bono’s work and the distinguishing quality of our carefully selected few reflects that mindful care. Their exclusive selection and specialness represents our commitment to Dr. de Bono; to our clients, and to bottom line excellence. Their years and depth of experience, wisdom and expertise represent us well. They stand clearly at the intersection of excellence between who they are as representatives of The de Bono Group, LLC and their ability to deliver the needed punch and bottom line results our clients ask for. 

 

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:

 

 

Innovation
Knowledge Creation
Coaching & Consulting
Organizational Change
Organizational Design
Change Management
Strategic Planning
Working with Diversity

Employee Empowerment
Multi-Cultural Issues
Managing Risk
Mergers and Acquisitions
Leadership Development
Strategic Partnerships
Team Development
Culture Change

Quality Improvement
Mgt & Union Negotiations
Emotional Intelligence
New Product Development
Research & Development
Project Managment
Organizational Learning

 

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Let’s discuss your needs, goals and desired outcomes.

 

Then we can discuss which consultant or team of consultants can work with you best.

What We Believe

de Bono Thinking Systems Authorized DistributorWe 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.

   
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