@ehrc Six thinking hats What are the six thinking hats? Tool for group discussion and individual thinking Means by which groups can think together more effectively Different coloured hats symbolise different thinking ‘directions’ White hat – what do we know – facts, data, what is known Red hat – what do we think, feel or suspect – feelings, gut instinct Black hat – what are the barriers – potential problems, difficulties Yellow hat – what are the benefits – values, benefits Green hat – overcoming barriers – solutions, ways forward, creativity What about the sixth hat? – blue hat – process 11

@ehrc White Hat - facts, data and what is known What do we know about religion or belief in the workplace? (10mins) 02

@ehrc Red Hat –feelings, hunches, gut instinct What do we think, feel or suspect about engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (10 mins) 03

@ehrc Black Hat – difficulties, potential problems What are the barriers to engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (10 mins) 04

@ehrc Yellow Hat – values and benefits Why should we engage with employers on religion or belief in the workplace, what benefits does it bring? (15 mins) 05

@ehrc Green Hat – solutions, creativity! How can we overcome the barriers to engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (15 mins) 06