Tree of Thought (ToT)
An evolution of Chain of Thought. Here, the AI explores multiple reasoning paths, compares them, and picks the best outcome, like branching options in a decision tree. Useful for open-ended questions, creativity, and problem solving (e.g., strategy planning or product design).
Want the full picture? This term comes from GenAI for Business, a complete free book on generative AI strategy and implementation by Prof. Shubin Yu (HEC Paris).