How to use the Six Thinking Hats

Welcome to your bitesize on how to use the Six Thinking Hats.

The 'Six Thinking Hats' was created by Edward De Bono in 1985. The Six Thinking Hats Technique is a way of looking at a given problem in six different ways and can be used as a method of taking your team past any instinctive positions, so that you explore a range of perspectives. That way you can carefully consider each one, without having to argue your case or make snap decisions about what is right or wrong.

By the time you've tried on all 6 hats, you should have a variety of insights that will help you to decide your next steps. Read on to find out more.

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