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Six Thinking Hats

The document discusses Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats method for structured thinking and problem solving. It describes the six different colored hats which represent types of thinking - white for neutral facts, red for emotions, black for risks, yellow for benefits, green for new ideas, and blue for process control.

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Six Thinking Hats

The document discusses Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats method for structured thinking and problem solving. It describes the six different colored hats which represent types of thinking - white for neutral facts, red for emotions, black for risks, yellow for benefits, green for new ideas, and blue for process control.

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The Six Thinking Hats

facts and figures White Hat


information known or needed
distinguish between checked fact and unchecked fact (belief)
identify both components/ingredients and relationships
differentiate between neutral observations and
biases/preconceptions
differentiate between facts which are absolute and those which
white hat are generally true
what, where, when and who dimensions

neutral and objective


pure facts and figures
also identifies information that is missing

interpretations, opinions and feelings Red Hat


feelings, hunches intuition
distinguish between strong emotions and hunches
clarify any background emotion; separate facts from feelings
value-based (understand the value set)
differentiate between intuition (sudden insight) and complex judgment
allows for release by participants = getting the steam under control
red hat he I feel dimension

legitimizes emotions and feelings


keep it short
no need to give reasons or the basis

the logical negatives Black Hat risk assessment/why it will not work
logical and truthful
assessment not argument; not emotional negatives (RED HAT)
test both the basis and the derivatives of the items
ensure that the discussions are based on devils advocacy, not
negative indulgence
black hat the why dimension

points out dangers and potential problems

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the book by Edward de Bono, summarized by Robert E. McCulloch, FCMC

January 1999 The Six Thinking Hats Page 1


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points out faults in a design
logical reasons must be given

the practical, and not-so-practical positives Yellow Hat


optimism: values and benefits/why it will work
exploration and positive speculation
distinguish among proven, probable, possible and remote
positive answers and opportunities to problems and obstacles
scenarios with associated benefits
constructive versus creative (GREEN HAT )
yellow hat the why it will work dimension

probes and explores for value and benefit


strives to find logical support
creates concrete proposals and suggestions

creative solutions and change Green Hat


possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas
focus on how to simplify
provocation to generate ludicrous ideas; lateral/random thinking
use instead of challenge the framework
the how dimension

green hat
generates new concepts and new perceptions
does not have to be logical
movement replaces judgment

hat control Blue Hat


managing the thinking process
timing, duration and discipline
gauge where to retain tight focus, and where to allow broad discussion
gauge when to ensure completeness in the discussions, versus when to
move quickly to generate many ideas
focus on process versus the content; ask questions to move the
discussion along
blue hat
initiate, observe, summarize and conclude (to gain agreement)
when to talk about what dimension

organizes the thinking


sets the focus: defines the problems and shapes the questions
ensures that the rules are observed

January 1999 The Six Thinking Hats Page 2


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1. Edward de Bono, Six Thinking Hats (Rev.). (New York: Peguin, 1999), summarized
by Robert McCulloch, FCMC

January 1999 The Six Thinking Hats Page 3

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