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How To Apply 6 Hats Thinking

This document provides an overview of the Six Thinking Hats method created by Edward de Bono. The Six Thinking Hats method structures group discussion and problem solving by assigning a specific "hat" or type of thinking to different stages. The hats represent six different perspectives: white (facts), red (emotions), black (caution), yellow (positive thinking), green (creativity), and blue (process control). Using this parallel thinking approach allows groups to consider issues from different angles and make better decisions in a structured yet collaborative way.

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How To Apply 6 Hats Thinking

This document provides an overview of the Six Thinking Hats method created by Edward de Bono. The Six Thinking Hats method structures group discussion and problem solving by assigning a specific "hat" or type of thinking to different stages. The hats represent six different perspectives: white (facts), red (emotions), black (caution), yellow (positive thinking), green (creativity), and blue (process control). Using this parallel thinking approach allows groups to consider issues from different angles and make better decisions in a structured yet collaborative way.

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How to apply

6 Thinking Hats
Presentation By: Bijoy Viswanadhan

Ref: Six Thinking Hats


by Edward de Bono

Submitted on : Feb 2010


The Originator
Dr. Edward de Bono
 M.D., Ph.D., (philosophy, medicine
& psychology), Rhodes scholar
 World-renowned consultant to
business, governments, schools and
industry
 Author of 62 books in 40 languages
 Originator of Six Thinking Hats,
Lateral Thinking and Direct Attention
Thinking Tools
Traditional Approach

Argument or Adversarial
a Thinking b
 In an argument often both sides are right, but looking at
different aspects of the situation.

 Each side seeks to prove that the other side is wrong.

 It completely lacks a constructive, creative or design


element
Parallel Thinking
b
a
b

 At any moment everyone is looking in the same


direction.
 It is co-operative , co-ordinate, constructive thinking.
 A simple and practical way of carrying out ‘Parallel
Thinking' is the Six Hats method
Advantage of Parallel thinking
 Parallel Thinking is unbundle, constructive, creative
Thinking.

 Parallel Thinking is co-operative exploration .

 Parallel Thinking separates Ego & Performance.

 Parallel Thinking provides switching modes.

 Parallel Thinking increases the awareness


Concept Over view
The 6 Thinking Hats

Facts Emotion

Negative Positive
Logic Thinking

Creative Control

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How to apply Hats in thinking
• There are six different hats that you can put on or take
off (can be imaginary or not).
• Think of the “hats” as thinking icons.
• Each hat has a different color and represents a different
type or mode of thinking.
• In groups, all wear the same hat (do the same type of
thinking) at the same time.
• When hats change – our thinking changes.
• You can use the hats for single use or in a sequential
way.
Results
• Power
– The intelligence, experience and knowledge of all members is
fully used.
• Time Saving
– In U.S. managers spend nearly 40% of their time in meetings.
– Thoughts are laid out in parallel.
• Removal of Ego
– People tend to use thinking to parade their egos…
– Neutral and objective exploration of a subject.
• One Thing at a Time
– You cannot be sensitized in different directions at the same time.
Ways to use this method

• Individually (i.e., thinking alone)


• In conversation
• In meetings
• Reports and presentations
Organizational Advantage
It helps organization in following ways
 Explore a subject
 Make Decisions
 Save Time
Applied 6 hat thinking

Steps to drive a Six Hat thinking session

3. Agree on the Focus Subject


4. Prepare for the discussion
5. Collate information by using hats on sequence
6. Understand gathered information
7. Decide the best way
Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)

1.Agree on the Subject Focus


Need to declare the derails of Subject matter before the meeting
– Helps participant’s subject Matter focus
– Helps to prevent loss of focus
– Helps participants to collect all the data about it
Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
2. Prepare for the discussion

• Participants should have organize facts & figures.


• Prepare to present data and information (white hat
session) in meeting.
• Avoid the need for a break-out for collection of data
Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
3.Gather Information
Participant will be gathering information by using different hats
No defined Sequence, it will be derived with ever y situation.

–Blue Hat thinking is controlling the thinking process. All are expected use blue hat to
ensure the session, successful.
–An action Plan is produced to deliver the output and ensure the expectations are met
Hats Ranking
High

Control
Success

Creative
Positive
Thinking
Facts

Negative
Logic
Low

Emotion
Low Self Development High
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Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
4.Understand the information gathered

• Proper understanding the information gathered thru the


discussion
• Structure the information by categories & filter.

This will help the out come of discussion to derive the details like risk,
alternatives options etc.
Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
5. Decide the best Quick & Easly.

Collection and organization of information


will provide the insight to decide the best
way forward.
Thank You

I hear and I forget.


I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
--Confucius

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