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The Six Thinking Hats

The Six Thinking Hats method encourages groups to explore different perspectives on a topic by wearing metaphorical 'hats' that represent distinct styles of thinking. This structured approach helps teams think collaboratively and creatively without getting bogged down by disagreements.

Duración
10m–30m
Tamaño del grupo
8+ people
CCBY-SA 4.0

Cómo ejecutarlo

  1. 1

    Introduce the Six Hats and their meanings: Blue (process), White (facts), Red (feelings), Black (caution), Yellow (benefits), Green (creativity).

  2. 2

    Assign a specific hat to start the discussion, following the color sequence.

  3. 3

    Encourage participants to share thoughts based on the assigned hat's perspective.

  4. 4

    Rotate hats after a set time, allowing new viewpoints to emerge.

  5. 5

    Facilitate a final discussion summarizing insights from each hat.

  6. 6

    Document key ideas and decisions for future reference.

Consejos

  • Encourage participants to fully embrace each hat's perspective without judgment.

  • Time each hat discussion to keep the process moving and focused.

  • Remind participants to switch hats and shift thinking styles regularly.

Variaciones

Adapt the duration of discussions based on group size or familiarity with the method. You can introduce more hats if needed for specialized discussions.

Casos de uso

brainstorming sessionproject planningchange management discussionstrategy meetingproblem-solving workshop
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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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