| De Bono's 6 Thinking Hats |
| | 1.1 The blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. |
| | 1.2 It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking hats guidelines are observed. |
| | 2.1 signifies feelings,hunches and intuition. |
| | 2.2 Express emotions and feelings and share fears,loves and hates. |
| | 3.1 Calls for information known or needed. |
| | 3.2 "The facts, just the facts." |
| | 4.2 Spot the difficulties and dangers;where things might go wrong. |
| | 5.1 Symbolizes brightness and optimism. |
| | 5.2 The positives and probe for value and benefit |
| | 6.1 Focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. |
| | 6.2 An opportunity to express new concepts and new perceptions. |
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