Lateral Thinking

Lateral thinking is combination of Divergent Thinking and Critical Thinking.

Edward de Bono coined this term. https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/3-modes-of-thought-divergent-convergent-thinking/

Also take a look at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_Thinking_Hats

Links

• Critical Thinking
• Divergent Thinking
• Lateral Thinking
• Parallel Thinking