Dr. Edward de Bono developed the Six Thinking Hats method to improve thinking and decision making. It involves wearing imaginary hats that represent six different types or modes of thinking: white hat for neutral facts; yellow hat for optimism and benefits; green hat for creativity; red hat for emotions and feelings; black hat for caution and risks; and blue hat for organization and conclusions. By compartmentalizing thinking into distinct "hats," it allows a group to examine ideas from different perspectives in an orderly way to derive better decisions and solutions. The facilitator guides the discussion by calling for different hats when appropriate, while participants contribute under the hat currently in use.

1. DR.EDWARD DE BONO’S
SIX THINKING HATS
An aid to decision making and problem
solving.
Illustrated by
Ph.samer al-eid

2. “THINKING--
THE ULTIMATE HUMAN RESOURCE”
 We can always improve our thinking skills.
 Confused thinking arises from trying to do too
much at once.

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THE BASICS
 There are six different imaginary hats that
you can put on or take off.
 Think of the “hats” as thinking icons.
 Each hat is a different color and represents
a different type or mode of thinking.
 We all wear the same hat (do the same
type of thinking) at the same time.
 When we change hats - we change our
thinking.

4. RESULTS OF SIX HAT THINKING
 Deriving power from focused thinking
 Saving time
 Improve Creativity & Innovation
 Removing ego from decisions
 Doing one thing at a time

5. THE WHITE HAT DEALS WITH FACTS
 The information
seeking hat.
 What are the facts?
 What information is
available? What is
relevant?
 When wearing the
white hat we are
neutral in our thinking.

6. THE YELLOW HAT
 The sunshine hat.
 It is positive and
constructive.
 It is about
effectiveness and
getting a job done.
 What are the
benefits, the
advantages?
 Optimistic
 Hopeful
 Positive Thinking
 Constructive
 Effective

7.  This is the creative
mode of thinking.
 Green represents
growth and
movement.
 In green hat we look to
new ideas and
solutions.
 Lateral thinking wears
a green hat.
THE GREEN HAT
 Creative
 New Ideas and Concepts
 Search for Alternatives

8. THE RED HAT
 What do you feel
about the
suggestion?
 What are your gut
reactions?
 What intuitions do
you have?
 Don’t think too long
or too hard.
 Emotions
 Feelings
 Hunches
 Intuition

9. THE BLACK HAT
 The caution hat.
 In black hat the thinker
points out errors or pit-
falls.
 What are the risks or
dangers involved?
 Identifies difficulties
and problems.
 Serious
 Cautious
 Careful
 Lays Out Risks

10.  The control hat,
organising thinking
itself.
 Sets the focus, calls
for the use of other
hats.
 Monitors and reflects
on the thinking
processes used.
 Blue is for planning.
THE BLUE HAT
 Control
 Organization
 Responsible for Conclusions
 Sets the Focus
 Use of All the Hats

11. RESULTS OF SIX HAT THINKING
Decisions Seem to Make
Themselves!

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FACILITATOR’S ROLE
 Define the focus of your thinking
 Plan the sequence and timing of the
thinking
 Ask for changes in the thinking if needed
 Handle requests from the group for
changes in the thinking
 Form periodic or final summaries of the
thinking for consideration by the team
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PARTICIPANT’S ROLE
Follow the lead of trained Six
Thinking Hats facilitator
Stick to the hat (type of thinking)
that is in current use
Try to work within the time limits
Contribute honestly & fully under
each of the hats

14. ‫الموضوع‬ ‫على‬ ‫ل‬ّ‫ف‬‫ق‬!

15. SIX THINKING HATS
Intuitive
Informative
Cautious
Reflective
CreativeConstructive

16. THANK U FOR LISTENING