Consider All Factors
Updated 2026-08-09
INTRODUCTION
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CORE DEFINITION
CAF, Consider All Factors, is a core tool of the CoRT thinking program created by Edward de Bono. Its core principle is that when making a decision or analyzing a problem, one systematically considers all relevant factors rather than merely the most conspicuous few. The steps are to list every factor related to the problem, organize these factors by category, check whether any important factor has been omitted, and then evaluate the importance of each factor. Human attention is easily captured by salient factors while other important ones are ignored, and the enforced comprehensive checklist of CAF prevents such omissions.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
- Scan comprehensively: list every single relevant factor before weighing any one of them carefully. - Organize by category: group related factors together so nothing is counted twice or lost. - Rank importance: explicitly score each factor instead of quietly treating them as equal.
Anchor fast decisions
Built on overcoming selective attention. By systematically listing and classifying all related factors, the most conspicuous ones can no longer monopolize attention, and the risk of omission drops sharply.
MINIMUM ACTION
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