E. de Bono present the technique of creative thinking – six hats that can be us both in business and in personal life when making decisions. The point of the whole technique is that there are six different color hats that reflect a certain mindset while wearing that hat. More about each hat: White hat. When we put on the white hat, we are interest in facts, we are neutral, without emotions.
We rationally analyze facts and phenomena
We care about what information we have, what information we lack, where and how we can get it. Thus, the white hat symbolizes facts, so when rich people number data thinking about a problem, wearing a white hat means thinking only about specific facts and confirm information. It can be statistical data, expert opinions (but it is important that it is not the opinion of the thinker himself): in order to create the most objective picture possible.
It is important to consider the accuracy, reliability and recency of the data
Green hat . With this hat, we are creative, we try to do interesting, unusual things, we generate new ideas, we offer various unusual solutions, we look for other ways, other possibilities. It symbolizes fantasy, the conscious creation of new the first step is to collect information ideas is emphasiz, it is encourag not to stop at traditional solutions and to look for alternatives. Using the random word method, you find the most fantastic and stupid ways to solve a problem. However, it is necessary to stay away from criticism.
It’s not about whether it’s right or wrong
It’s about throwing out all the ideas powder data that come to mind. Yellow hat . When we put on this hat, we evaluate phenomena, thoughts, ideas positively, we are uncritical, we may not see hidden dangers. It symbolizes the positive aspects of problem solving. The problem is look at through the prism of optimism, only positive results, optimistic forecasts are thought of, etc. the focus is on constructive thinking and implementation of ideas.