Edward de Bono developed the Six Thinking Hats method for structured thinking and discussion. The method identifies six distinct perspectives or "thinking modes" represented by colored hats: white for information, yellow for optimism, black for caution, red for feelings, green for creativity, and blue for process management. Using the hats helps groups think together more effectively by separating logical perspectives from emotional ones. Many large companies have adopted the technique to improve decision making, problem solving, innovation and teamwork.

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2. EDWARD DE BONO Edward de Bono(born 19 May 1933, in Malta) is a physician, author, inventor, and consultant. He is known as the originator of the term lateral thinking, wrote a best selling book Six Thinking Hats and is a proponent of the deliberate teaching of thinking as a subject in schools.

3. SIX THINKING HATS The de Bono Hats system (also known as “Six Thinking Hats”) is a thinking tool for group discussion and individual thinking.

4. Continued…. Combined with the idea of parallel thinking which is associated with it, it provides a means for groups to think together more effectively, and a means to plan thinking processes in a detailed and cohesive way.

5. UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES The premise of the method is that the human brain thinks in a number of distinct ways which can be identified, deliberately accessed and hence planned for use in a structured way allowing one to develop strategies for thinking about particular issues.

6. Dr de Bono identifies five distinct states in which the brain can be "sensitised". In each of these states the brain will identify and bring into conscious thought certain aspects of issues being considered (e.g. gut instinct, pessimistic judgment, neutral facts).

7. THE SIX HATS The White Hat: calls for information known or needed. The Yellow Hat: symbolises brightness and optimism.. The Black Hat: signifies caution and critical thinking - do not overuse! The Red Hat: signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. The Green Hat: focuses on creativity, possibilities, alternatives and new ideas. The Blue Hat: is used to manage the thinking process.

8. BENEFITS Lead shorter and more productive meetings. Reduce conflict. Look at decisions and problems systematically. Achieve results. Generate more and better ideas. Think clearly. Improve team results. Solve problems, innovate and create.

9. COMPANIES USING SIX THINKING HATS IN U.S.A. Prudential Insurance SIEMENS Boeing Honeywell Motorola Fidelity Investments and in many other companies

10. COMPANIES USING SIX THINKING HATS IN INDIA Manufacturing units, NGOs, public sector units like SBI and private sector majors like Godrej, Onida and Patni Computers.

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