Agility
May 1, 2008 by Holst Group
Edward de Bono’s Message
Here is a new use of a word. There is often a need to indicate that a new idea is ‘do-able’. That is a very clumsy expression. So we could use the word ‘agile’ which is derived from the Latin word ‘to do’ (same base as agenda). An agile idea is an idea that can be done. The present use of the word suggests energy and flexibility. That meaning can also remain since such qualities are also of value with a new idea. So when we look for new ideas we need also to assess their ‘agility’.
‘We need some agile ideas here!’
Dr de Bono is right about the use of language especially English – it can be so inadequate to express what we really mean. Especially as English is such a mixture of all sorts of pedigrees.
In the arena of thought, , perhaps English does need to evolve and invent new words that can empower the transference of ideas more powerfully.