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Six Thinking Hats
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Six Thinking Hats

Edward de Bono
Little, Brown US, 1985
First Edition: 1981

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People of all ages and from every walk of life have used Edward de Bono’s “Thinking Hats method.” It provides a convenient, easy way to cut through confusion and process information clearly. De Bono’s “Six Hats” are visualization tools that help sidestep the ego, providing a path to nonjudgmental decision making. Each chapter in his book includes a detailed description of a different hat color and its applications. De Bono offers plenty of example dialogues to suggest how to use the hats in conversation. getAbstract recommends his approach to managers, teachers, group leaders or anyone involved in group decision making.

Take-Aways

  • Humans face two major challenges to clear thinking: the complexity of a situation or problem, and their egos.
  • The “Six Thinking Hats method” helps individuals and groups make better decisions by simplifying their approach.
  • Use it during a meeting to help people view a situation from many different angles.

About the Author

Edward de Bono holds degrees in medicine and psychology. He was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford and has taught at Oxford, Cambridge, London and Harvard universities. He has written more than forty books, including Lateral Thinking, De Bono’s Thinking Course and Teach Your Child How to Think.

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    J. M. 6 months ago
    Good summary
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    J. S. 1 decade ago
    Worth treating yourself to the book if you are serious about giving this ago with your team
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    T. M. 1 decade ago
    Terrific book. Have used De Bono's methods for many years.