The Six Thinking Hats
The six thinking hats decision-making technique CSS/330 July 9, 2005
Abstract
This paper will examine the six thinking hats decision-making technique created by Dr. Edward De Bono, beginning with a brief background of the founder, as well as a complete description of the six thinking hats decision-making technique itself. It will also include an example of the technique and how it is applied in a real world situation. Ending in examination of when it is and is not appropriate to use the six thinking hats method.
The six thinking hats decision-making technique
Background
The six thinking hats decision-making technique was created by Dr. Edward De Bono, an expert in thinking skills and is regarded by many as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, innovation and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. He is also listed as one of the two hundred and fifty persons, who made the most significant contribution to humanity. The work of Dr. De Bono is found appealing to many because of its simplicity and practicality. The technique can be utilized by individuals or groups, four year olds or seniors, and by the mentally challenged or highly intelligent. His methods are considered powerfully simple and can help to make decisions, solve problems, challenge assumptions and achieve a practical improvement in work and in life. (http://www.edwarddebono.com/about.htm) The six thinking hats technique
The six thinking hats technique is an important and powerful method of thinking, which forces one to move outside of the regular way of thinking and to give a more complete well rounded view of a problem or situation. It is used to enhance creativity and critical thinking by looking at a
Abstract
This paper will examine the six thinking hats decision-making technique created by Dr. Edward De Bono, beginning with a brief background of the founder, as well as a complete description of the six thinking hats decision-making technique itself. It will also include an example of the technique and how it is applied in a real world situation. Ending in examination of when it is and is not appropriate to use the six thinking hats method.
The six thinking hats decision-making technique
Background
The six thinking hats decision-making technique was created by Dr. Edward De Bono, an expert in thinking skills and is regarded by many as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, innovation and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. He is also listed as one of the two hundred and fifty persons, who made the most significant contribution to humanity. The work of Dr. De Bono is found appealing to many because of its simplicity and practicality. The technique can be utilized by individuals or groups, four year olds or seniors, and by the mentally challenged or highly intelligent. His methods are considered powerfully simple and can help to make decisions, solve problems, challenge assumptions and achieve a practical improvement in work and in life. (http://www.edwarddebono.com/about.htm) The six thinking hats technique
The six thinking hats technique is an important and powerful method of thinking, which forces one to move outside of the regular way of thinking and to give a more complete well rounded view of a problem or situation. It is used to enhance creativity and critical thinking by looking at a
References: (http://www.edwarddebono.com/about.htm) (http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTED_07.htm)