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Six Thinking Hats

The Six Thinking Hats method encourages participants to explore a problem from six different perspectives, represented by different colored hats, to foster more comprehensive and creative thinking.

30-60 min4-20 peopleMedium
When to Use

Use this method when you need to explore a problem from multiple angles and generate a wider range of ideas and solutions.

How It Works

Solves: Stuck in a single perspective; lack of creative problem-solving; biased decision-making.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Introduce the six hats and their corresponding perspectives (5 min).

  2. 2

    Step 2: Assign each participant or group a hat (5 min).

  3. 3

    Step 3: Allow time for participants to think from their assigned perspective (15-30 min).

  4. 4

    Step 4: Share and discuss the insights from each perspective (15-20 min).

Facilitator Tips
  • Clearly explain the purpose and perspective of each hat.
  • Encourage participants to fully embrace their assigned perspective.
Variations
  • Rotate hats among participants to encourage broader thinking.
  • Use the hats to structure a decision-making process.
Source: Edward de BonoLearn more