six thinking hats apply in daily as well as professional life

intro to the 6 thinking hats. this talk program was given to the #BagmatiLions as capacity enhancement program. 6 thinking hats concept is a very pragmatic skill to apply in day to day life as well as in professional career.

1. a decision making tool PARALLEL THINKING 16 January 2021

2. WHAT Decision making tool Developed by Edward de Bono, 1985 Parallel thinking

3. for WHOM team individual

4. HOW 6 hats 6 colors each color represents a type of thinking ‘put on’ and ‘take off’ hats

5. WHITE Data, facts, information known or required Neutral Paper

6. RED Feelings, emotions, hunches, intuition Doesn’t have to be logical 30 seconds gut reaction Warmth, fire

7. YELLOW Hope, positivity, opportunities, benefits Reasons for optimism Sunshine

8. GREEN creativity, ideas, alternatives, solution Experiment! Get weird Vegetation and growth

9. BLACK Obstacles, possible downsides, concerns, critical, negativity Why something may not work The stern judge

10. BLUE Manage the thinking sequence, next steps, action plans Process control The sky above Open and close the session

11. HOW Every one wears same colored hat at the same time (parallel thinking) Each colored hat is worn in sequence Sequence can be preset or evolving Explore the problem Develop a set of solutions Use any hat as often and as needed Not necessary to use every hat

12. WHY Provides common language Focus – on thing at a time Minimize conflicts Saves time Create, evaluate and implement action plans

13. USE BLUE: decide agenda and sequence WHITE: state facts GREEN: brainstorm YELLOW: benefits BLACK: pitfalls RED: feelings BLUE: conclusion, decision, action plans

14. WHICH HAT It will raise our profile in the district I am concerned about members’ motivation Let’s waive the entry fee Annual fee is 8000 No way, it can’t be done Way forward

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