The Six Thinking Hats (Edward de Bono)

The Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono is a method to help groups think more effectively by adopting different perspectives. Each hat represents a specific style of thinking: White focuses on facts and information; Red on emotions and feelings; Black on caution and criticism; Yellow on optimism and benefits; Green on creativity and new ideas; and Blue on overall process and control. By "wearing" each hat in turn, teams can explore a problem thoroughly, balance different viewpoints, and make better decisions systematically. It promotes clear, organized thinking and reduces conflict in group discussions.