SIX THINKING HATS - Edward de bono

INTRODUCTION:
Edward de bono is regarded by the many to be the leading authority in the fields of creative thinking and the teaching of thinking as a skill.

A WAY OF THINK CREATIVELY:
Argument advocated as a method of thinking by Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle though an excellent one is unsophisticated. Each side tries to defend its case and wants to prove the other person wrong. We have been using it because we do not know of any other method. Hence Bono offers an alternative better thinking called the “SIX HATS” method.

TWO WAYS OF THINKING:
The argument was designed as a way of thinking by the Greek thinkers Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Though an excellent method, it is unsophisticated. Each side tried to defend its stand by proving the other side wrong. The author recommends the “SIX HATS” method as an alternative to enhance our conversation and develop a beautiful mind.

SIX HATS METHOD OF THINKING:
The six hats provide an alternative to argument as a method of thinking. It is free from the ego and aggression of argument and helps us to explore a subject thoroughly. It tries to align the members of the discussion, so that they are looking in the same direction. These hats provide a quick method to switch thinking, enhance your conversation and develops beautiful mind.

IMPORTANCE OF SIX HATS:
The “six hats” method makes all the members look at one direction at one time.
The white hat represents gathering of information. They can be verified later.

The red hat helps us to express our emotions freely.

The black hat deals with critical thinking. It is very powerful. We can avoid dangers and mistakes by using it.

The yellow hat represents values.

The green hat helps us to think creatively.

The blue hat is the organizer of all the activities.