Lunsford Parallel Thinking

In Tim O. Peterson and Dale A. Lunsford Parallel Thinking: A technique for Group Interaction and Problem Solving, considers that there is a technique that can help with problem solving within a group. In this text, they discuss and provide examples of the techniques and method that can possibly resolve this problem. This technique called Six Thinking Hats helps with what they call parallel thinking. Parallel thinking, as mentioned in the text, is a method used to help groups think along similar lines rather than at cross purposes. When there’s an argument or dispute within groups, people are not thinking clearly and are saying things that shouldn’t have been said. Facts, emotions, and new ideas all flood in at once when confronted with a problem leaving everyone
The second hat is red and with it, individuals are only allowed to discuss about their feelings and intuitions regarding that problem. The third hat is black, individuals are allowed to discuss the negative situations that are based on this problem and cannot be based on their emotions. The fourth hat is colored yellow and it is known for constructive thinking. According to the text, this hat is to discuss about finding effective ways to accomplish that task rather than finding new ways to do it. The fifth hat is colored green and it focuses on creating new ideas and thinking about things in different ways. The last and final hat is colored blue and it has to do with planning and directing thinking, as mentioned in the text. In conclusion to this article, this technique was to help make thinking more tangible and visual for group members in problem solving. In overall, according to this text, it has been said that this technique has been very effective within many group problem solving and that it help individuals think more clearly when trying to discuss an