How to applyHow to apply 6 Thinking Hats6 Thinking Hats

Presentation By: Gitaram ChavanGitaram Chavan

Digital Univercity Aurangabad Submitted on : Feb 2012

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Traditional Approach

In an argument often both sides are right, but looking at different aspects of the situation.

Each side seeks to prove that the other side is wrong.

It completely lacks a constructive, creative or design element

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Parallel Thinking

At any moment everyone is looking in the same direction.

It is co-operative , co-ordinate, constructive thinking. A simple and practical way of carrying out ‘Parallel

Thinking' is the Six Hats method

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Advantage of Parallel thinking

Parallel Thinking is unbundle, constructive, creative Thinking.

Parallel Thinking is co-operative exploration .

Parallel Thinking separates Ego & Performance.

Parallel Thinking provides switching modes.

Parallel Thinking increases the awareness

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The 6 Thinking Hats

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How to apply Hats in thinking

• There are six different hats that you can put on or take off (can be imaginary or not).

• Think of the “hats” as thinking icons.• Each hat has a different color and represents a different

type or mode of thinking.• In groups, all wear the same hat (do the same type of

thinking) at the same time.• When hats change – our thinking changes.• You can use the hats for single use or in a sequential

way.

Results

• Power– The intelligence, experience and knowledge of all members is

fully used.• Time Saving

– In U.S. managers spend nearly 40% of their time in meetings.– Thoughts are laid out in parallel.

• Removal of Ego– People tend to use thinking to parade their egos…– Neutral and objective exploration of a subject.

• One Thing at a Time– You cannot be sensitized in different directions at the same time.

Ways to use this method

• Individually (i.e., thinking alone)

• In conversation

• In meetings

• Reports and presentations

Organizational Advantage

It helps organization in following ways

Explore a subject

Make Decisions

Save Time

Applied 6 hat thinking

Steps to drive a Six Hat thinking session

1. Agree on the Focus Subject

2. Prepare for the discussion

3. Collate information by using hats on sequence

4. Understand gathered information

5. Decide the best way

Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)

1.Agree on the Subject FocusNeed to declare the derails of Subject matter before the meeting

– Helps participant’s subject Matter focus– Helps to prevent loss of focus– Helps participants to collect all the data about it

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2. Prepare for the discussion

• Participants should have organize facts & figures.• Prepare to present data and information (white hat

session) in meeting.• Avoid the need for a break-out for collection of data

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3.Gather InformationParticipant will be gathering information by using different hatsNo defined Sequence, it will be derived with ever y situation.

–Blue Hat thinking is controlling the thinking process. All are expected use blue hat to ensure the session, successful.–An action Plan is produced to deliver the output and ensure the expectations are met

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4.Understand the information gathered

• Proper understanding the information gathered thru the discussion

• Structure the information by categories & filter.

This will help the out come of discussion to derive the details like risk, alternatives options etc.

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5. Decide the best Quick & Easly.

Collection and organization of information will provide the insight to decide the best way forward.

Thank YouThank You

I hear and I forget. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. I do and I understand. --Confucius--Confucius