de Bono's Six Thinking Hats

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Mind Tools - Six Thinking Hats

White Hat

Finding out the facts.

Yellow Hat

What are the positives?

Green Hat

What are the alternatives?

Red Hat

Our thoughts and our feelings about the topic.

Black Hat

What are the negatives or problems that may arise?

Blue Hat

Thinking about thinking.

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