This document discusses the 6 Thinking Hats method of parallel thinking created by Edward de Bono. The 6 Thinking Hats method involves assigning different colored hats to different modes of thinking (e.g. red hat for emotions, black hat for caution). Participants discuss an issue by each donning the same colored hat at once to focus thinking in that mode, before switching hats. This allows for constructive, creative exploration of an issue while removing ego. The document outlines the advantages of parallel thinking with hats, how to apply the method in thinking, meetings, and presentations, and provides an example of its use.

1. How to applyHow to apply
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Presentation By: Gitaram ChavanGitaram Chavan
Digital Univercity Aurangabad Submitted on : Feb 2012
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2. Traditional Approach
 In an argument often both sides are right, but looking at
different aspects of the situation.
 Each side seeks to prove that the other side is wrong.
 It completely lacks a constructive, creative or design
element
Argument or Adversarial
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3. Parallel Thinking
 At any moment everyone is looking in the same direction.
 It is co-operative , co-ordinate, constructive thinking.
 A simple and practical way of carrying out ‘Parallel
Thinking' is the Six Hats method
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4. Advantage of Parallel thinking
 Parallel Thinking is unbundle, constructive, creative
Thinking.
 Parallel Thinking is co-operative exploration .
 Parallel Thinking separates Ego & Performance.
 Parallel Thinking provides switching modes.
 Parallel Thinking increases the awareness

5. Concept Over view

6. The 6 Thinking Hats
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7. How to apply Hats in thinking
• There are six different hats that you can put on or take
off (can be imaginary or not).
• Think of the “hats” as thinking icons.
• Each hat has a different color and represents a different
type or mode of thinking.
• In groups, all wear the same hat (do the same type of
thinking) at the same time.
• When hats change – our thinking changes.
• You can use the hats for single use or in a sequential
way.

8. Results
• Power
– The intelligence, experience and knowledge of all members is
fully used.
• Time Saving
– In U.S. managers spend nearly 40% of their time in meetings.
– Thoughts are laid out in parallel.
• Removal of Ego
– People tend to use thinking to parade their egos…
– Neutral and objective exploration of a subject.
• One Thing at a Time
– You cannot be sensitized in different directions at the same time.

9. Ways to use this method
• Individually (i.e., thinking alone)
• In conversation
• In meetings
• Reports and presentations

10. Organizational Advantage
It helps organization in following ways
Explore a subject
Make Decisions
Save Time

11. Applied 6 hat thinking
Steps to drive a Six Hat thinking session
1. Agree on the Focus Subject
2. Prepare for the discussion
3. Collate information by using hats on sequence
4. Understand gathered information
5. Decide the best way

12. Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
1.Agree on the Subject Focus
Need to declare the derails of Subject matter before the meeting
– Helps participant’s subject Matter focus
– Helps to prevent loss of focus
– Helps participants to collect all the data about it

13. Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
2. Prepare for the discussion
• Participants should have organize facts & figures.
• Prepare to present data and information (white hat
session) in meeting.
• Avoid the need for a break-out for collection of data

14. Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
3.Gather Information
Participant will be gathering information by using different hats
No defined Sequence, it will be derived with ever y situation.
–Blue Hat thinking is controlling the thinking process. All are expected use blue hat to
ensure the session, successful.
–An action Plan is produced to deliver the output and ensure the expectations are met

15. Hats Ranking
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Success
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16. Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
4.Understand the information gathered
• Proper understanding the information gathered thru the
discussion
• Structure the information by categories & filter.
This will help the out come of discussion to derive the details like risk,
alternatives options etc.

17. Applied 6 hat thinking (cont.)
5. Decide the best Quick & Easly.
Collection and organization of information
will provide the insight to decide the best
way forward.

18. Thank YouThank You
I hear and I forget.I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.I do and I understand.
--Confucius--Confucius