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- What are the benefits?
- Why is it workable?
Black hat
We then think cautiously to identify the disadvantages of looking at the problem.
- What are the risks?
- Why is the suggestion not workable?
Red hat
We then consider our gut reaction towards the suggestion without attempting to understand the reason behind the feeling.
- What is your hunch about the suggestion?
- What do you like/dislike/love/hate about it?
Green hat
Blue hat
This is the process control plan where the meeting leaders manage difficulties during the discussions. It makes sure that the guidelines of the six thinking hat process is applied. This hat can be used to drive the thinking process to better routes. For example, if there are no ideas, the facilitators can direct the discussion to the green hat route.
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