9. HOW DOES IT WORK?
systematic sequence
for flushing out all
sides of an issue with
a fun metaphor
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10. HOW DOES IT WORK?
systematic sequence
for flushing out all
sides of an issue with
a fun metaphor
of a hat
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11. HOW DOES IT WORK?
each hat represents
a different direction
or type of thinking,
identified by color
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12. HOW DOES IT WORK?
WHITE HAT
Data, facts,
information known
or needed
Neutral, objective
Paper
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13. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Feelings, hunches,
intuition
30 second gut
reaction
Warmth, fire!
RED HAT
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14. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Values and benefits.
Why something may
work.
Reasons for
optimism
Sunshine!
YELLOW HAT
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15. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Sense a value in an
idea then assess
how value can be
enjoyed.
Who will reap the
benefits?
Is it feasible?
YELLOW HAT
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16. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Creativity!
possibilities...
alternatives...
solutions, new ideas!
Experiment!
Get weird!
Vegetation & Growth
GREEN HAT
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17. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Consider obstacles
Potential downsides
and concerns
Why something may
not work
The Stern Judge
BLACK HAT
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18. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Manage the thinking
sequence, focus, next
steps, action plans.
Process control.
Oversight.
The Sky Above.
BLUE HAT
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19. HOW DOES IT WORK?
everyone wears the
same hat at the same
time
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20. HOW DOES IT WORK?
everyone wears the
same hat at the same
time
(parallel thinking)
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21. HOW DOES IT WORK?
each hat is worn in
sequence
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22. HOW DOES IT WORK?
explore the problem
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23. HOW DOES IT WORK?
explore the problem
develop a set of solutions
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24. HOW DOES IT WORK?
explore the problem
develop a set of solutions
choose a solution through
critical examination
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38. Manage the thinking
sequence, focus, next
steps, action plans.
Process control.
Oversight. What has
been achieved?
Conclusions.
BLUE HAT
LUNCH! six thinking hats
39. REMEMBER
Use six thinking hats method
(or parallel thinking) in teams or
individually to look at decisions
from various perspectives.
Move outside habitual thinking style
to get a more rounded view of a
situation.
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