Edward de Bono developed the Six Thinking Hats method for structured creativity and parallel thinking. The method uses six colored hats to represent different modes of thinking - white for neutral facts, red for emotions, black for caution, yellow for optimism, green for creativity, and blue for organization and control. By focusing thinking within one hat at a time, it diversifies perspectives, organizes complex issues, and minimizes conflicts to help groups make faster decisions.

1. Six thinking hatsDe Bonoby JamilAlkhatib Structured Creativity Method

2. De Bono Edward de Bono (19 May 1933, Malta ) Physician, author, inventor, and consultant The originator of the term lateral thinking Best selling book Six Thinking Hats Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_de_Bono

3. Creativity according to De Bono creativity should be producible on demand, and that formation of new ideas cannot merely be left to chance

4. Human Brain & Thinking Human brain is so efficient Ability to handle and think in many things at the same time Lacks a systematic creativity Different opinions/point of views create conflicts Human Brain Human Thinking

5. Human thinking is based on Facts and Information Emotions and Feelings Cautious and Careful Positive Creative Thinking Control of Thinking White Hat Red Hat Black Hat Yellow Hat Green Hat Blue Hat

6. Six Thinking hats method is about Direction of thinking Not description of current thinking “Let’s have some black hat thinking…” Mode of thinking Not categories of people Not: “He’s a black hat thinker.”

7. Six Thinking Hats Method Diversifies the thinking Organizes the thinking Focuses on one thing at a time Provides a common language for groups Minimizes conflicts in discussions Saves time (speeds up decision making process)