Six thinking hats

six types of thinking , differed by the color of the hat .
Generally used in the solving a problem or interviews

1. Six Thinking Hats

2. Dr Edward de Bono Dr de Bono is one of the few people in history to have had a major impact on the way we think He is the Creator of what is now known as Lateral and Parallel Thinking Parallel Thinking is when everyone is on the same page A simple and practical way of carrying out “Parallel Thinking” is the Six Thinking Hats Approach Our thinking changes according to the colour of the hats .

3. What is the Six Thinking Hats Approach? Six Thinking Hats Approach is defined as a Thinking process where focus is split in specific direction A method for doing one sort of thinking at a time It promotes and separates thought processes into six distinct thinking modes Focus Feelings Positive Negative Creative Facts

4. Rules Only one hat at a time = Unique Thinking “Switching” hat = Redirect Thinking The colour of each hat = Related to its function

5. How it Works ? “Put on” and “take off” a hat The colour gives direction “Let’s have some black hat Thinking…” Not description or categories of people Not: “He’s a black hat thinker.”

6. 1 White Hat Thinking

7. Objective Facts • Neutral and objective • Disciplined and directional • Factual • How will I get the information I need? Imagine a white piece of paper where you write all of the facts for …

8. 2 Red Hat Thinking

9. Feelings and Emotion: • “This is how I feel about the matter.” • Subjective • No justifications, reasons or bias • Red hat legitimizes emotions and feelings as an important part of thinking Imagine a Red heart for feelings and passion. Think of how you feel about …

10. 3 Yellow Hat Thinking

11. Positive, Hopeful • Positive and constructive • Positive thinking, optimistic • Opportunity covers a positive spectrum from logical to practical • Dreams , visions and hopes • Probes and explores benefits Imagine a yellow sun representing benefits of a sunny day! Think if the benefits of…

12. 4 Black Hat Thinking

13. Cautious and Careful: • Separates logic from emotion • Specifically concerned with negativ e assessment • Logical negative – what if it won’t work ? • Negative assumptions • Points out risks and dangers Imagine Black judge’s robe representing caution, wisdom! Think of what things you should be cautious of …

14. 5 Green Hat Thinking

15. Creative and New Ideas: • Creative Thinking • New ideas, concepts and perceptions • M ore alternatives • New approaches to problems Imagine Green grass for constantly creating new ideas. Think of something creative…

16. 6 Blue Hat Thinking

17. Focus, Control and Organisation of Thinking: • Ask the right questions • Define the issues • Set the Thinking tasks • Observes and facilitates • The Blue Hat often starts and finishes the process Imagine Blue sky for thinking from a new perspective, as if you were a bird in the air looking down at the earth

18. When Using the Hats • Requires discipline from each person • While using it, stay in the idiom • Adds an element of play, play along • Can be used by individuals and groups • Use any hat, as often as needed • Sequence can be pre-set or evolving • Not necessary to use every hat • Time under each hat: generally short

19. In Conclusion • Provides a common languag e • Have an appreciation for the experience and intelligenc of each participant • Diversity of thought • Use more of our brains • Helps people work against type and preferences • Saves time • Focus (one thing at a time) • Creates , evaluates and implements action plans

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