Thinking Hats Full Picture
Author: Patricia Huion
Facilitated by the teacher
The aim is to create a multi-perspective definition of the challenge.
1 week
6 Groups
Whiteboard, computer, pen, Padlet, paper & post-its
Steps
- Students are organised into 6 groups. To start with, the teacher gives each group one Hat. During the activity, the students will use each of the 6 Hats.
- Each group goes through the 6 stages below, taking notes on Post-its:
- Stage 1 - White Hat: Gather information, facts and data for the challenge and analyse it.
- Stage 2 - Red Hat: Use your emotions and think about problems that might arise. Think about how the clients feel.
- Stage 3 - Yellow Hat: Think positively. Focus on the positive aspects and possibilities of the solutions.
- Stage 4 - Black Hat: Think about possible faults and weaknesses of the solutions.
- Stage 5 - Green Hat: Create innovative solutions to the challenge.
- Stage 6 - Blue Hat: Create a step-by-step plan to show how processes should be organised, identify any problems and refer back to Green or Black Hat thinking if required.
- Groups post their notes on the whiteboard under the 6 Hats headings and identify any trends.
- Groups review all the post-its and discuss how they could define the challenge.
Reflection
Additional help on using the Six Hats can be found at: http://www.ideasforideas.com/
The activity could be done using online tools such as Padlet, virtual whiteboard and breakout rooms in Teams/Zoom.
The activity could be done using online tools such as Padlet, virtual whiteboard and breakout rooms in Teams/Zoom.
Inspiration
Inspired by: De Bono, E. (1985)
Six Thinking Hats Little Brown: Boston
Six Thinking Hats Little Brown: Boston