Background to the CoRT tools

Taken as a whole, the tools can be classified into:

• Evaluation tools
• Explortion tools
• Value tools
• Action tools

In real life, information is not really put in front of you for you to access. You have to go and get the information, design a plan, and take action. The purpose of the CoRT tools is to make this thinking more focused, more structured and more organised. Once learned and applied the tools will bring the following rewards, they help the user:

• Avoid impulsive behaviour and snap judgments.
• See alternatives where others see only difficulties, confusion or impossible dilemmas.
• Improve decision making and idea generating skills.
• Increase their ability to consider the consequences before taking action.
• Work more productively when working with others in a group.

Take the time to look at some successful case studies