Why are we using the 6 thinking hats? Edward de Bono’s 6 thinking hats are designed to encourage...

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Why are we using the 6 thinking hats? Edward de Bono’s 6 thinking hats are designed to encourage different approaches to thinking We often think in restricted & predictable ways as well as our thoughts sometimes becoming distracted. Mentally putting on a certain ‘hat’ can allow us to see things in different ways, see alternatives, or other points of view as well as helping us keep focused!

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Page 1: Why are we using the 6 thinking hats? Edward de Bono’s 6 thinking hats are designed to encourage different approaches to thinking We often think in restricted.

Why are we using the 6 thinking hats?

• Edward de Bono’s 6 thinking hats are designed to encourage different approaches to thinking

• We often think in restricted & predictable ways as well as our thoughts sometimes becoming distracted.

• Mentally putting on a certain ‘hat’ can allow us to see things in different ways, see alternatives, or other points of view as well as helping us keep focused!

Page 2: Why are we using the 6 thinking hats? Edward de Bono’s 6 thinking hats are designed to encourage different approaches to thinking We often think in restricted.

Blue Hat Control/planning & organisation of thinking – what exactly is the question? Asks for summaries, conclusions & decisions.

Red Hat Feelings & hunches – gut reactions [no justification is required].

Black Hat Caution, difficulties & problems – assessing the negative elements or potential limitations/ weaknesses.

Green Hat Alternatives & creative ideas – how could we use the information for change / new developments & what are the possibilities?

White Hat Information & facts – what information have we got and what information do we need?

Yellow Hat Pluses / positives - assessing the good things or potential strengths

What are the 6 thinking hats?

Page 3: Why are we using the 6 thinking hats? Edward de Bono’s 6 thinking hats are designed to encourage different approaches to thinking We often think in restricted.

Blue Hat Control/planning & organisation of thinking – what exactly is the question? Asks for summaries, conclusions & decisions.

Red Hat Feelings & hunches – gut reactions [no justification is required].

Black Hat Caution, difficulties & problems – assessing the negative elements or potential limitations/ weaknesses.

Green Hat Alternatives & creative ideas – how could we use the information for change / new developments & what are the possibilities?

White Hat Information & facts – what information have we got and what information do we need?

Yellow Hat Pluses / positives - assessing the good things or potential strengths

What are the 6 thinking hats?