About

Author of several books “Redesigning American Education” and “Mindsight' An Innovative Approach To Thinking And Communication,” he has been involved in teacher training programs in Europe and in the States. He has collaborated with Dr. Edward de Bono in executive training using the thinking techniques developed by Dr. de Bono in “Six Thinking Hats” and in “Lateral Thinking” programs. These techniques are recognized by many international companies as a critical aspect of their management culture.

Dr. Magnan's research and programs have received national recognition. His curriculum program “Thinking Skills For Public Issues" was considered one of the most creative instructional programs in North America by The America School Board Journal and by the executive educator in 1990.

Dr. Magnan continues to do executive training in Europe and in the United States. However, he remains interested in raising the operating intelligence of teachers and students. He firmly believes that teacher training in cognitive operacy is the key to improving the ability of students to understand the information presented by their teacher. This was his objective when he wrote “Mindsight.”