The Six Thinking Hats
by Edward de Bono
Six metaphorical approaches to thinking. White (facts), Red (feelings), Black (cautions), Yellow (positive), Green (creative), Blue (critical).
White Hat thinking : Facts, figures, information
Red Hat thinking: Feeling, Intuition, Emotions, Feelings
Black Hat thinking: Judgement, Caution, “Devil’s Advocate”
Yellow Hat thinking: Values, Benefits, Positive
Green Hat thinking: Creativity, Possibilities, Alternatives, Ideas
Blue Hat thinking: Thinking about Thinking, Process, Summary, What’s Next?