Dr. Edward De Bono developed the technique of the Six Thinking Hats as a method for structured thinking and discussion. The technique uses six colored hats to represent different perspectives or thinking directions - white for information, red for feelings, black for caution, yellow for benefits, green for creativity, and blue for process. Switching metaphorical hats allows groups to systematically consider an issue from different angles to improve decision making, communication, and creative thinking.
Dr. Edward De Bono developed the technique of the Six Thinking Hats as a method for structured thinking and discussion. The technique uses six colored hats to represent different perspectives or thinking directions - white for information, red for feelings, black for caution, yellow for benefits, green for creativity, and blue for process. Switching metaphorical hats allows groups to systematically consider an issue from different angles to improve decision making, communication, and creative thinking.
Dr. Edward De Bono developed the technique of the Six Thinking Hats as a method for structured thinking and discussion. The technique uses six colored hats to represent different perspectives or thinking directions - white for information, red for feelings, black for caution, yellow for benefits, green for creativity, and blue for process. Switching metaphorical hats allows groups to systematically consider an issue from different angles to improve decision making, communication, and creative thinking.
-BY 198W1A05C0 198W1A05C1 198W1A05C2 198W1A05C3 198W1A05C4 198W1A05C5 Dr. Edward De Bono
• Physician, author, inventor and consultant
• Born on May 19, 1993. Malta • Gained degree from University of Malta • A well-known expert in creative thinking • The six Thinking Hat is one such technique Colored hats are used as metaphors for each direction. Switching to a direction is symbolized by the act of putting on a colored hat, either literally or metaphorically. This metaphor of using an imaginary hat or cap as a symbol for a different thinking direction was first mentioned by De Bono as early as 1971 in his book "Lateral Thinking for Management" when describing a brainstorming framework. THE 6 THINKING HATS why “6 THINKING HATS”? • Multiple perceptions on an issue • Focuses thinking • Creative thinking • Switching gears • Saying things without risk • Decision making • Improves communication.