1. Working in a Group

2. Koinonia Koinonia which means "spirit of fellowship."
The basic principles established by Socrates:
Establish dialogue
Exchange ideas
Don't argue
Don't interrupt
Listen carefully
Clarify your thinking
Be honest

3. Parallel Thinking (originated by Edward DeBono)
Six Thinking Hats:
Black, White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red

4. Used to simplify thinking by allowing a
thinker to deal with one thing at a time – to
allow a switch of thinking – put on your
“thinking cap.” Every group member wears
the same hat at the same time.
Single Use: the hats are used as symbols
to request a particular type of thinking

5. Sequence Use: the hats can be used in a certain sequence
Any hat can be used as often as you like
There is no need to use every hat
The sequence can be made up of two, three, four, or more hats
Typically – begin and end with the BLUE hat

7. Black Hat The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why
something may not work. Spot the difficulties and
dangers, where things might go wrong. Probably the most
powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if overused.
Difficulties, weaknesses, dangers
Logical reasons are given
Spotting the risks

8. White Hat The White Hat calls for information known or needed.
"The facts, just the facts."
Information and data
Neutral and objective
What do I know?
What do I need to find out?
How will I get the information I need?

9. Yellow Hat The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism.
Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for
value and benefit.
Positives, plus points
Benefits, values
Why an idea is useful
Optimism

10. Green Hat The Green Hat focuses on creativity - the possibilities,
alternatives, and new ideas. It's an opportunity to
express new concepts and new perceptions.
Ideas, alternative, possibilities
Provocation - "PO"
Solutions to black hat problems

11. Blue Hat The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It's
the control mechanism that ensures the six thinking hats
guidelines are observed.
Start your project with all members wearing their
blue hat:
Thinking about thinking
What thinking is needed?
Organizing the thinking
Planning for action

12. Red Hat The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition.
When using this hat you can express emotions and
feelings and share fears, likes, dislikes, loves, and hates.
Intuition, hunches, gut instinct
My feelings right now
Feelings can change
No reasons are given

13. 10 Tips Listen actively Establish a common goal
Use the Thinking Hats throughout the project
Create a timeline
Outline your objectives

14. 10 Tips con’t Collaborate Be wary of “group think”: think not conform
Resolve conflicts quickly and early
Exchange contact information
Find a place to meet

15. Collaborate
Working together does not involve dividing the task, then cutting and pasting the individual work together.
Working together involves working on the same task at the same time using the unique skills of each individual to produce a better product.

16. Conflict Management
Owl: Collaborating Fox: Compromising Teddy Bear: Accommodating Shark: Competing Turtle: Avoiding

17. Be Clear “I think it might be a good idea to try and
incorporate some newspaper publicity for
our fundraiser if we can.”
BETTER:
“It is a good idea to incorporate newspaper
publicity for our fundraiser.”

18. Review: Think Critically
The Seven Decision Making Steps
The Eight Problem Solving Steps
The Problem Is to Know what the Problem Is
Problem Definition Tools and Strategies
Bloom’s Taxonomy

19. Review: Think Creatively
Four behaviors
William’s Taxonomy
Stages of Creative Thought
SCAMPER
Divergent and Convergent Thinking
Synectics
Brainstorming – independently and as a group
Socratic Method
CPS (creative problem solving)
Creative Think