six thinking hats
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Overview of the famous "Six Thinking Hats" by Edward de BonoTRANSCRIPT
Book Review/Overview of “Six Thinking Hats”
Famous by Edward de bono
Six Thinking Hats
1. Humans face two major challenges to clear
thinking: the complexity of a situation or
problem, and their egos.
2. The “Six Thinking Hats method” helps
individuals and groups make better decisions by
simplifying their approach.
Take A Minute
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hink about some problems that you are having.
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on’t personalize it too much. (CT)
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rite down one or two.
Now pick a problem that you would like to work on
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ake a few minutes.
pick a color
White
Red
Black
Yellow
Green
Blue
Exercise:Use your color (hat) to help view the situation from many different angles.
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he white hat indicates neutrality, and attention to facts and figures.
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he red hat allows you to express feelings and intuition without having to
explain or justify them.
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he black hat signifies that you are being cautious, looking for possible
dangers or obstacles. Risk and Murphy’s law. Skeptic,
not a cynic!
Six Thinking Hats
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he yellow hat means you are being optimistic. The bright side
is….
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he green hat helps you tap into your creativity and brainstorm.
“In
what ways might we….?”
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ith the blue hat, you feel calm and cool, and ready to
organize, facilitate, and lead the thinking session.
For more information
Six Thinking Hats
by Edward de Bono
Copyright © 1985, The McQuaig Group. Reprinted with permission.
Published by arrangement with Little, Brown and Company.
192 pages