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Method for group discussions and individual thinking

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How to to look at a problem from different perspectives

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How to to look at a problem from different perspectives

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The following division can be made:

Initial Ideas – Blue, White, Green

Choosing between alternatives – Blue, White, Green, Yellow, Black, Red

Identification of solutions – Blue, White, Black, Green

Fast Feedback – Blue, Black, Green, White

Strategic planning – Blue, Yellow, Black, White

Process improvement – Blue, White, Yellow, Black, Green, Red

Problem-solving – Blue, White, Green, Red, Yellow, Black

Performance assessment – Blue, Red, White, Yellow, Black, Green

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Here is a breakdown of the roles the blue hat typically plays:

To think about thinking.

To define the problem.

To gather global perspectives about the problem and the solution.

To manage the other thinking hats.

To manage time.

To manage the flow of ideas.

To manage the implementation of ideas.

The Objectives of the Blue Hat

Improving efficiency and effectiveness of the thinking process.

Formulating suitable questions to help direct thinking.

Outlining an agenda, rules, goals, and tasks for problem-solving.

Organizing ideas and drawing up plans for action

.Blue Hat Questions
What problem am I facing?

How can I best define this problem?

What is my goal and outcome?

What do I seek to achieve by solving this problem?

What is the most effective method of proceeding from this position?

How can I best organize and arrange my thinking to help move me beyond my present circumstances?

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White Hat Questions

Here is a list of questions that will help you think more effectively about your problems from a white hat’s perspective:

What do I know about this problem?

What don’t I know about this problem?

What can I learn from this problem?

What more would I like to learn about this problem?

How will I go about acquiring the facts, stats and data that will help me resolve this problem?

What potential solutions exist based on the facts, stats, and data I have collected?

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The metaphorical role of the red hat is The Heart.
The Objectives of the Red Hat

Bringing to light intuitive insights.

Seeking out other people’s feelings and hunches.

Exploring the emotional point of view.

Revealing hidden strengths behind ideas.

Identifying weaknesses based on hunches.

Uncovering hidden internal conflicts.Red Hat Questions

Here is a list of questions that will help you think more effectively about your problems from a red hat’s perspective:

What is my gut telling me about this solution?

What are my feelings telling me about the choice I am about to make?

Based on my feelings, is there a better way to go about this?

Intuitively, is this the right solution to this problem?

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The Role of the Black Hat

The metaphorical role of the black hat is The Reaper.
The Objectives of the Black Hat

Bringing to light possible flaws and dangers.

Highlighting inadequate resources.

Eliminating weaknesses and bad ideas.

Questioning inadequate contingency plans.

Black Hat Questions
What is the fatal flaw in this idea?

What is the drawback to this way of thinking?

How many ways is this likely to fail?

What are the potential risks and consequences associated with this?

Do I have the necessary resources, skills, and support to pull this off?

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The Role of the Yellow Hat

The metaphorical role of the yellow hat is The Sun.

A sun is bright, happy, and powerful. It helps give life to everything it touches.
The Objectives of the Yellow Hat

Exploring benefits of each scenario that is presented.

Seeking out potential opportunities that might exist.

Making a positive risk-assessment.

Assessing the feasibility of ideas.

Yellow Hat Questions
Here is a list of questions that will help you think more effectively about your problems from a yellow hat’s perspective:

How can I best approach this problem?

How can I logically and realistically make this work?

What positive outcomes could result from this action?

What are the long-term benefits of this action?

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The Role of the Green Hat

The metaphorical role of the green hat is The Seedling.
The Objectives of the Green Hat

Expanding thinking and awareness of ideas and potential solutions.

Thinking outside the box and bending conventional rules and practices.

Providing creative ideas and solutions.

Installing new perspectives through creative insights and ideas.

Green Hat Questions
What alternative possibilities could exist here?

Could this be done in a different way?

How can I look at this problem from a unique perspective?

How can I think outside the box about this?

What if…?

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How can I think outside the box about this?

What if…?

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Initial Idea ( how to use The Six Thinking Hats method)

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Initial Idea ( how to use The Six Thinking Hats method)