SIX HAT THINKING

Presented By: Gaurav Bansal Mukesh Gudge Shoeb Jatu Swapnil Mhaske Kailashyar Tanvi Merchant

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Introduction

The method is attributed to Dr.Edward de Bono Thede BonoHatssystem (also known as "Six Hats" or "Six Thinking Hats") is a thinking tool for group discussion and individual thinking combined with the idea ofparallel thinking Provides a means for groups to think 4/21/12 together more effectively, and a

Principal

Thehuman brainthinks in a number of distinct ways which can be identified, deliberately accessed and hence planned for use in a structured way allowing one to develop strategies for thinking about particular issues. Dr De Bono identifies six distinct states in which the brain can be "sensitised". 4/21/12

Parallel Thinking

Many individuals are used to this and develop their own habits unconsciously, Sometimes these are effective, other times not. Due to the power of the ego and the identified predilection to black hat thinking in the majority of places leads to destructive meetings Even with good courtesy and clear 4/21/12 shared objectives in any

This is achieved because everyone will put on one hat, e.g., the white hat, together, then they will all put on the next hat together. In this way all present think in the same way at the same time. The only exception is the facilitator, who will tend to keep the blue hat on all the time to make sure things 4/21/12 progress effectively.

Blue Hat
Key Words Thinking Summarizing Organizing Outlining Listening Focus
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Blue Hat: Applications

To determine learning goals To develop a conclusion To create a sequence To understand sequence To comprehend cause & effect

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Blue Hat: Goals

Tell me how you got answer Tell me the order of events for what you have read Do you understand what you have just read? Tell me What was the problem? How was it solved? What is you conclusion? Summarize the story?

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Green Hat

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Green Hat

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Black Hat-Negative
Keywords Caution Danger Wisdom Risks Weaknesses
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Questions that arise

What is bad about? What are the consequences of? What t were the difficulties of? Why wont this work? What did you dislike about?

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Application

To explore possible problems To identify consequences To define weaknesses

Example: Child Question:if you play in the house with a ball what might happen? Reaction:I might hit something and it 4/21/12

Red Hat- Feelings

Keywords Feelings Hunches Emotions Intuition Gut Feeling
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Questions that arise

What are your feelings now? Which way do you like best based on your feelings? What prejudices are present? What is your gut feeling about? What does your intuition tell you?

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Feelings of a team

Team size should be increased Target date should be extended Allowance must be given for overtime

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White Hat

neutral, objectivefocuses on the data and information that are available or needed Look at the information you have, and see what you can learn from it. White Hat is: Neutral & objective Checked & believed Facts missing

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White Hat- Application

Promotes objective, facts based thinking This is where you analyze past trends, and try to extrapolate from historical data. What is needed and how it can be obtained

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Yellow Hat

Metaphorical role of the Yellow Hat is The Sun Yellow Hat brings forth a positive, welcoming and radiant energy that breathes life into every idea. Primary role of the Yellow Hat is to realistically and optimistically move through the myriad of obstacles that stand in the way of reaching an effective solution.

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Yellow Hat - Objectives

Seeks Curious Benefits Seeks Probable Solutions that Lead to Opportunity Seeks Positive Risk Assessment Seeks Feasibility of Ideas Strengthen Spirit, Motivation & Resolve

Questions to Ask Yourself

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How can I best approach this problem?