TS Chapter 8 (8.1 and 8.2) -> Edward De Bono

Thinking Skills Chapter 8.1 and 8.2 combined For Foundation Students September Intake 2023 8.1 = CoRT Tools for Thinking by Edward De Bono 8.2 = Six Thnking Hats by Edward De Bono

Who developed the CoRT program?

Edward De Bono

Who delevoped the ‘Six Thinking Hats?’

Edward De Bono

Who emphasizes on Lateral Thinking?

Edward De Bono

What does CoRT means?

Cognitive Research Trust

CoRT

_______ Approach → Just as a carpenter would choose different tools from his toolbox and use them in different sequences depending on the job at hand.

What is the name of this approach?

Toolbox

CoRT

Court strategies and tools aim to build ______and _______, as well as logical and analytical approaches to problem solving

flexibility, creativity

CoRT

Court strategies and tools aim to build flexibility and creativity, as well as ______ and ______ approaches to problem solving.

Logical, Analytical

CoRT Tools

How many CoRT tools implemented?

7

CoRT Tools

PMI stands for?

Plus, Minus, Interesting

CoRT Tools

CAF stands for?

Consider All Factors

CoRT Tools

OPV stands for?

Other People’s Views

CoRT Tools

FIP stands for?

First Important Priorities

CoRT Tools

C&S stands for?

Consequence & Sequel

CoRT Tools

AGO stands for?

Aims, Goals, Objective

CoRT Tools

APC stands for?

Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices

CoRT Tools

When deciding on a career path, use ____ to analyze the benefits and drawbacks of each option.

Example: Benefit → Good Salary

Drawback → Need to work on Sunday

PMI

CoRT Tools

When facing a problem, use ____to identify all possible factors that could be contributing to it. e.g. lack of communication, external factors, personal attitudes, etc

CAF

CoRT Tools

______ involves considering the views and perspectives of others, which can provide valuable insights, challenge assumptions, and promote empathy and understanding.

OPV

CoRT Tools

____ is a tool to help prioritize tasks and goals by identifying the most important and urgent ones.

FIP

CoRT Tools

_____ is a tool used to evaluate the potential consequences and results of a decision or action. It helps to anticipate and manage the risks associated with it.

C&S

CoRT Tools

Which does this refer to?

“While choices may have multiple consequences, awareness of what these are and the attention paid to analyzing situations, evaluating alternatives, and predicting their consequences can ultimately lead to improved decision making.”

C&S

CoRT Tools

_____ is a structured approach to help individuals clarify what they want to achieve and set clear targets for their actions.

AGO

CoRT Tools

_____is a tool used to clarify and define the aims, goals, and objectives of a project or task. It helps to ensure a shared understanding and direction.

AGO

CoRT Tools

By using _____, you've clarified your overarching aim, set specific goals, and defined actionable objectives to help you achieve your desired outcome. This structured approach can make your preparation more focused and increase your chances of success

AGO

CoRT Tools

_____ is a tool for generating new ideas and exploring different possibilities and choices. It encourages creativity and openmindedness.

APC

CoRT Tools

The _____ operation is an attempt to focus attention directly on exploring all the alternatives or choices or possibilities - beyond the obvious ones.

APC

CoRT Tools

“In looking at a situation, it is unnatural to go beyond an explanation which seems satisfactory, and yet there may be other possibilities which may be even more likely if-only an effort is made to find them”

Which of the Tools does this belong to?

APC

CoRT Tools - PMI
Which letter does this belong to?

“Why you like it? What are the benefits of it?”

P - Plus

CoRT Tools - PMI
Which letter does this belong to?

“Why don’t you like it? What are the potential problems?”

M - Minus

CoRT Tools - PMI
Which letter does this belong to?

“What are the future implications of the idea?”

I - Interesting

CoRT Tools - C&S

_______: This step involves identifying and understanding the immediate results or outcomes of a decision, action, or event. What happens right away as a result of a particular choice or occurrence?

C - Consequence

CoRT Tools - C&S

______: The step goes further by looking at the longer-term effects or what might follow in a sequence after the initial consequences. It encourages considering the chain of events that can unfold.

S - Sequel

CoRT Tools - AGO

______: The purposes or intentions behind what you want to achieve. They answer the question, "What are we trying to accomplish?". _____ are the big-picture, long-term objectives.

A - Aims

CoRT Tools - AGO

_____: Specific, measurable, and achievable targets that you set to support your aims. They provide a clear direction for your efforts and help break down your aims into manageable parts.

G - Goals

CoRT Tools - AGO

_______: Even more specific than goals. They are actionable steps or milestones that contribute to achieving your goals. __________ are often SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to make them more effective.

O - Objectives

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What does ‘S’ in SMART means?

Specific

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What does ‘M’ in SMART means?

Measurable

Extra -
What does ‘A’ in SMART means?

Achievable

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What does ‘R’ in SMART means?

Relevant

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What does ‘T’ in SMART means?

Time-Bound

CoRT Tools - APC

_______ are the concrete options you can choose from.

A - Alternatives

CoRT Tools - APC

_______ are the potential outcomes or experiences associated with those options.

P - Possibilities

CoRT Tools - APC

_______ are the decisions you make after weighing the pros and cons of the alternatives and their associated possibilities.

C - Choices

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White hat = Information (Beginning of thinking session)
Directly, Exclusively on Information

White = Information ——————-> The Facts

Red = Emotion —————————> Feelings and Intuition

Black = Critical —————————> The difficulties and dangers

Yellow = Optimistic ———————> The Value and Benefits

Green = Creative ————————> Possibilities and New Ideas

Blue = Control @ Management —--> Ensuring the rules of the hats are observed

White Hat = Information

Red Hat = Emotion

Black Hat = Critical

Yellow Hat = Optimistic

Green Hat = Creative

Blue Hat = Control @ Management

Yes

In Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats method, what is the main purpose of the implementation?

Sees from multiple perspectives.

How many distinct hats are represented by Edward De Bono?

6

Six Thinking Hats

What is the main purpose of Parallel Thinking?

Ensures every opinion is valued equally.

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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White Hat = ______________________________

Red Hat = ______________________________

Black Hat = ______________________________

Yellow Hat = ______________________________

Green Hat = ______________________________

Blue Hat = ______________________________

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Fill the first spot

Information

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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White Hat = ______________________________

Red Hat = ______________________________

Black Hat = ______________________________

Yellow Hat = ______________________________

Green Hat = ______________________________

Blue Hat = ______________________________

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Fill the second spot

Emotion

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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White Hat = ______________________________

Red Hat = ______________________________

Black Hat = ______________________________

Yellow Hat = ______________________________

Green Hat = ______________________________

Blue Hat = ______________________________

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Fill the third spot

Critical

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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White Hat = ______________________________

Red Hat = ______________________________

Black Hat = ______________________________

Yellow Hat = ______________________________

Green Hat = ______________________________

Blue Hat = ______________________________

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Fill the fourth spot

Optimistic

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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White Hat = ______________________________

Red Hat = ______________________________

Black Hat = ______________________________

Yellow Hat = ______________________________

Green Hat = ______________________________

Blue Hat = ______________________________

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Fill the fifth spot

Creative

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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White Hat = ______________________________

Red Hat = ______________________________

Black Hat = ______________________________

Yellow Hat = ______________________________

Green Hat = ______________________________

Blue Hat = ______________________________

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Fill the last spot

Control @ Management

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If you see this. Just press YES. This is a TRIAL TEST

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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White Hat = Information

Red Hat = Emotion

Black Hat = Critical

Yellow Hat = Optimistic

Green Hat = Creative

Blue Hat = Control @ Management

Critical = Black Hat

Optimistic = Yellow Hat

Information = White Hat

Control @ Management = Blue Hat

Emotion = Red Hat

Creative = Green Hat

White = Information ——————-> The Facts

Red = Emotion —————————> Feelings and Intuition

Black = Critical —————————> The difficulties and dangers

Yellow = Optimistic ———————> The Value and Benefits

Green = Creative ————————> Possibilities and New Ideas

Blue = Control @ Management —--> Ensuring the rules of the hats are observed

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Fill the first spot

Yes

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

@

Critical = _________________________

Optimistic = _________________________

Information = _________________________

Control @ Management = _________________________

Emotion = _________________________

Creative = _________________________

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Fill the first spot

Black Hat

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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Critical = _________________________

Optimistic = _________________________

Information = _________________________

Control @ Management = _________________________

Emotion = _________________________

Creative = _________________________

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Fill the second spot

Yellow Hat

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

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Critical = _________________________

Optimistic = _________________________

Information = _________________________

Control @ Management = _________________________

Emotion = _________________________

Creative = _________________________

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Fill the third spot

White Hat

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

@

Critical = _________________________

Optimistic = _________________________

Information = _________________________

Control @ Management = _________________________

Emotion = _________________________

Creative = _________________________

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Fill the fourth spot

Blue Hat

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

@

Critical = _________________________

Optimistic = _________________________

Information = _________________________

Control @ Management = _________________________

Emotion = _________________________

Creative = _________________________

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Fill the fifth spot

Red Hat

Six Thinking Hats

There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.

@

Critical = _________________________

Optimistic = _________________________

Information = _________________________

Control @ Management = _________________________

Emotion = _________________________

Creative = _________________________

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Fill the last spot

Green Hat

Six Thinking Hat - White Hat

What is the main purpose of the White Hat thinker?

Collect, Organize, and Present Relevant Information

Six Thinking Hat - Red Hat

What is the main purpose of the Red Hat thinker?

Focus on Emotions and Gut Reactions

Six Thinking Hat - Black Hat

What is the main purpose of the Black Hat thinker?

Analyze risks, Identify weaknesses, Point out potential issues.

Six Thinking Hat - Yellow Hat

What is the main purpose of the Yellow Hat thinker?

Promotes Positive Thinking and Optimism.

Six Thinking Hat - Green Hat

What is the main purpose of the Green Hat thinker?

Creative Idea Generator.

Six Thinking Hat - Blue Hat

What is the main purpose of the Blue Hat thinker?

Ensuring the rules of the other hats are observed.

Six Thinking Hat - White Hat

What do they tend to focus on? (#)

#The Facts and Figures

Six Thinking Hat - White Hat

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The White Hat thinker helps the group or decision-maker to make an informed choice based on ____________________. This can help prevent decisions that are based solely on emotions, intuition, or bias.

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Fill the blank

Concrete data

Six Thinking Hat - Red Hat

What do they tend to focus on? (#)

#The Feelings and Intuitions

Six Thinking Hat - Red Hat

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The Red Hat thinking mode is all about exploring and sharing the ________________________________ of a situation.

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Fill the blank.

Emotional and intuitive aspects

Six Thinking Hat - Black Hat

What do they tend to focus on? (#)

#The Difficulties and Dangers

Six Thinking Hat - Black Hat

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The Black Hat represents critical thinking and caution.

Black Hat thinking helps in __________________________________ of an idea.

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Fill the blank.

Assessing the negative aspects

Six Thinking Hat - Black Hat

What is the importance of the Black Hat thinker?

Help teams or decision-makers anticipate and mitigate risks.

Six Thinking Hat - Yellow Hat

What do they tend to focus on? (#)

#The Value and Benefits

Six Thinking Hat - Yellow Hat

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The Yellow Hat thinker is the optimist in the group. They focus on the positive aspects of a situation, idea, or decision. They emphasize ______________________________________.

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Fill the blank.

Benefits, opportunities, and strengths

Six Thinking Hat - Green Hat

What do they tend to focus on? (#)

#The Brainstorming, Lateral Thinking, and Exploring Possibilities.

Six Thinking Hat - Green Hat

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This is where unconventional and out-of-the-box ideas are encouraged.

The Green Hat encourages teams to ___________________________________ and consider unexplored possibilities and opportunities

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Fill the blank

Break free from routine thinking

Six Thinking Hat - Blue Hat

What do they tend to focus on? (#)

#Guiding Facilitator or Organizer through various thinking modes.

Six Thinking Hat - Blue Hat

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The Blue Hat is essential for _______________________________ during a thinking session, ensuring that the group remains focused and achieves its objectives

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Fill the blank

Maintaining order and structure

Six Thinking Hat - Blue Hat

Blue Hat thinker takes a few responsibilities except?

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1) Setting the agenda for the thinking session.

2) Defining the goals and objectives of the meeting.

3) Allocating time for each thinking hat and ensuring that the session remains on track.

4) Summarizing the key points and decisions made during the meeting.

5) Encourage a more thorough examination of potential problems

6) Ensuring that everyone follows the rules and guidelines for each hat.

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5

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Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities

White Hat:

What information do we need?

What information is available to us?

What are the statistics and figures?

What research findings support or oppose this idea or decision?

Red Hat:

How does this idea or situation make me feel?

What are my initial emotional reactions to this proposal?

What is my gut instinct telling me about this decision?

Black Hat:

What are the potential drawbacks or risks associated with this decision?

What could go wrong with this idea or plan?

Are there any flaws or weaknesses that need to be addressed?

Yellow Hat:

What are the potential advantages of this idea or decision?

How can we make the most of this opportunity?

What are the strengths and assets that can be leveraged in this situation?

Green Hat:

What are some new and innovative ways to approach this problem or task?

How can we think differently to solve this challenge?

What creative ideas can we come up with to improve the situation or generate new opportunities?

Blue Hat:

Setting the agenda for the thinking session.

Defining the goals and objectives of the meeting.

Allocating time for each thinking hat and ensuring that the session remains on track.

Summarizing the key points and decisions made during the meeting.

Ensuring that everyone follows the rules and guidelines for each hat

Yes

Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities

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1) What information do we need?

2) What are the potential drawbacks or risks associated with this decision?

3) How can we think differently to solve this challenge?

4) What information is available to us?

5) What is our project’s main objective?

6) Do everyone understands their roles in this project?

7) How can we make the most of this opportunity?

8) What are the strengths and assets that can be leveraged in this situation?

9) What could go wrong with this idea or plan?

10) How does this idea or situation make me feel?

11) What creative ideas can we come up with to generate new opportunities?

12) What is my gut instinct telling me about this decision?

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Which questions would a White Hat thinker thinks?

1 and 4

Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities

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1) What information do we need?

2) What are the potential drawbacks or risks associated with this decision?

3) How can we think differently to solve this challenge?

4) What information is available to us?

5) What is our project’s main objective?

6) Do everyone understands their roles in this project?

7) How can we make the most of this opportunity?

8) What are the strengths and assets that can be leveraged in this situation?

9) What could go wrong with this idea or plan?

10) How does this idea or situation make me feel?

11) What creative ideas can we come up with to generate new opportunities?

12) What is my gut instinct telling me about this decision?

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Which questions would a Red Hat thinker thinks?

10 and 12

Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities

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1) What information do we need?

2) What are the potential drawbacks or risks associated with this decision?

3) How can we think differently to solve this challenge?

4) What information is available to us?

5) What is our project’s main objective?

6) Do everyone understands their roles in this project?

7) How can we make the most of this opportunity?

8) What are the strengths and assets that can be leveraged in this situation?

9) What could go wrong with this idea or plan?

10) How does this idea or situation make me feel?

11) What creative ideas can we come up with to generate new opportunities?

12) What is my gut instinct telling me about this decision?

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Which questions would a Black Hat thinker thinks?

2 and 9

Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities

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1) What information do we need?

2) What are the potential drawbacks or risks associated with this decision?

3) How can we think differently to solve this challenge?

4) What information is available to us?

5) What is our project’s main objective?

6) Do everyone understands their roles in this project?

7) How can we make the most of this opportunity?

8) What are the strengths and assets that can be leveraged in this situation?

9) What could go wrong with this idea or plan?

10) How does this idea or situation make me feel?

11) What creative ideas can we come up with to generate new opportunities?

12) What is my gut instinct telling me about this decision?

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Which questions would a Yellow Hat thinker thinks?

7 and 8

Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities

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1) What information do we need?

2) What are the potential drawbacks or risks associated with this decision?

3) How can we think differently to solve this challenge?

4) What information is available to us?

5) What is our project’s main objective?

6) Do everyone understands their roles in this project?

7) How can we make the most of this opportunity?

8) What are the strengths and assets that can be leveraged in this situation?

9) What could go wrong with this idea or plan?

10) How does this idea or situation make me feel?

11) What creative ideas can we come up with to generate new opportunities?

12) What is my gut instinct telling me about this decision?

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Which questions would a Green Hat thinker thinks?

3 and 11

Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities

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1) What information do we need?

2) What are the potential drawbacks or risks associated with this decision?

3) How can we think differently to solve this challenge?

4) What information is available to us?

5) What is our project’s main objective?

6) Do everyone understands their roles in this project?

7) How can we make the most of this opportunity?

8) What are the strengths and assets that can be leveraged in this situation?

9) What could go wrong with this idea or plan?

10) How does this idea or situation make me feel?

11) What creative ideas can we come up with to generate new opportunities?

12) What is my gut instinct telling me about this decision?

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Which questions would a Blue Hat thinker thinks?

5 and 6