the de bono hats system - thinking tool
DESCRIPTION
a thinking tool for group discussion and individual thinking. Combined with the idea of parallel thinking which is associated with it, it provides a means for groups to think together more effectively, and a means to plan thinking processes in a detailed and cohesive way. The method is attributed to Dr. Edward de Bono and is the subject of his book, Six Thinking Hats.TRANSCRIPT
6 de Bono Hats
Thinking Tool
Big Ideas
do not happen
in meetings
Edward de Bono
The de Bono Hats system is a thinking tool for group discussion and individual thinking. Combined with the idea of parallel thinking which is associated with it, it provides a means for groups to think together more effectively, and a means to plan thinking processes in a detailed and cohesive way.
How it works?To use Six Thinking Hats to improve the quality of your decision-making, look at the issue as a group "wearing" each of the Thinking Hats in turn.
Each "Thinking Hat" is a different mode of thinking. Start from Blue, End with Blue.
Blue hat
The Big Picture2 minutes.Thinking about thinking. Organization issues.
Ex: We'll follow this program of thinkingto start the day - does everyone agree?
White hat
Questions2 minutes.Facts and Available information
Ex: Energy efficiency legislation is expectedto impact our ability to run our business in the next five years
Red hat
Emotions30 seconds.Feelings, gut instincts. No justification
Ex: I'd like to do that but I feel uncertain about it
Black hat
Critical Judgement2 minutes.Risks. Barriers. Negative connotations.
Ex: We might not be able to make it cheaply enough
Yellow hat
Positive2 minutes.Benefits of an idea or issue
Ex: That would reduce the environmental impact of our activities
Green hat
New Ideas2 minutes.Provoking thoughts
Ex: What if we deliver this for free?
Programs
Having identified the six states that can be accessed, distinct programs can be created, these are sequences of hats which encompass and structure the thinking process toward a distinct goal
Programs
Ex: Initial Discussion
Ex: Strategic Planning
Six Thinking Hats: Tool usage benefits
Main benefits of Six Thinking Hats method:
Allow to say things without riskAwareness about multiple perspectives on the issue at handConvenient mechanism for 'switching gears'Rules for the game of thinkingFocus thinkingLead to more creative thinkingImprove communicationImprove decision making
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