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Six Thinking Hats

Book • 1985
In 'Six Thinking Hats,' Edward de Bono introduces a method to improve the efficiency and productivity of thinking.

The book proposes the use of six colored hats, each symbolizing a different mode of thinking: white for facts, red for emotions, black for caution, yellow for benefits, green for creativity, and blue for control.

This approach helps in organizing and structuring discussions to ensure all aspects of a problem are considered, promoting balanced decision-making and reducing conflicts.

The method is particularly useful in group settings, such as business and educational contexts, to foster more inclusive and systematic thinking.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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Sam Parr
as a framework for separating facts, optimism, criticism, creativity, and other perspectives during discussions.
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Michelle Khare
as a useful framework for evaluating ideas from multiple perspectives instead of defaulting to worst-case thinking.
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Chosen by Mike as the next book for discussion due to its shorter length and focus on different thinking perspectives.
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Mike Schmitz
as a book he is currently reading, focusing on different thinking styles and their strategic application.
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Mentioned by Cory as a comparable model for thinking and teamwork alongside the Working Genius framework.
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Cory Hixson
as a book that teaches a practical and uniquely positive approach to decision-making and exploring new ideas.
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Mentioned when discussing six different colored hats and changing your lens when you're looking at a problem.
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James Louttit
as a wonderful book that inspired him to simplify project management concepts.
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Eli Woolery
as a framework for having creative teams adopt different perspectives during collaborative problem-solving.
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Kevin Finn
when referencing Edward de Bono's influence on design thinking and deliberate thinking.
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