1. Why are we using the 6 thinking hats? Edward de Bono’s 6 thinking hats are designed to encourage different approaches to thinking We often think in restricted & predictable ways as well as our thoughts sometimes becoming distracted. Mentally putting on a certain ‘hat’ can allow us to see things in different ways, see alternatives, or other points of view as well as helping us keep focused!

2. Blue Hat  Control/planning & organisation of thinking – what exactly is the question? Asks for summaries, conclusions & decisions. Red Hat  Feelings & hunches – gut reactions [no justification is required]. Black Hat  Caution, difficulties & problems – assessing the negative elements or potential limitations/ weaknesses. Green Hat  Alternatives & creative ideas – how could we use the information for change / new developments & what are the possibilities? White Hat  Information & facts – what information have we got and what information do we need? Yellow Hat  Pluses / positives - assessing the good things or potential strengths What are the 6 thinking hats?

3. Blue Hat  Control/planning & organisation of thinking – what exactly is the question? Asks for summaries, conclusions & decisions. Red Hat  Feelings & hunches – gut reactions [no justification is required]. Black Hat  Caution, difficulties & problems – assessing the negative elements or potential limitations/ weaknesses. Green Hat  Alternatives & creative ideas – how could we use the information for change / new developments & what are the possibilities? White Hat  Information & facts – what information have we got and what information do we need? Yellow Hat  Pluses / positives - assessing the good things or potential strengths What are the 6 thinking hats?