Operacy

Operacy = The skill of action, of getting things done and making things happen.

The term "operacy" was coined by Dr. Edward de Bono to describe the skills related to 'doing' or taking action. 

He introduced this term to emphasize that, alongside literacy and numeracy, the ability to implement and execute ideas is crucial. ​

In his work, de Bono highlighted that traditional education often focuses on knowledge accumulation, assuming that action naturally follows understanding. 

However, he argued that the skills required for effective action—such as decision-making, planning, and problem-solving—are distinct and should be explicitly taught. 

By introducing "operacy," de Bono sought to give prominence to these practical skills, advocating for their inclusion in educational curricula to better prepare individuals for real-world challenges. ​

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Triggered by the reference to the term in a blog article "Desribers and Doers" by J.D. Meier, where he quotes de Bono 

    "Thought is Not the Enemy of Action"

which goes against 

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paraphrasing Friedrich Nietzsche 

"Knowledge kills action; action requires the veils of illusion." 

This idea appears in Nietzsche's work "The Birth of Tragedy," where he suggests that deep knowledge or reflection can hinder decisive action, as action often relies on certain illusions or a lack of complete understanding.