Application of the Lateral Thinking Techniques Specific Uses Any occasion--Focus, Challenge, Alternatives, Random Input, Stratal, Filament Achievement Thinking (Reach)--How do we get to this point, solve this problem, carry out this task?--Challenge, Concept Fan, Stepping Stone Improvement Thinking (Change)--Challenge, Alternatives, Escape Greenfield Thinking (Start)--invention, design, new beginnings--Random Input, Filament, Wishful Thinking Organizing Thinking (Arrange)--plans, strategies, organizing-- Alternatives, Challenge, Distortion