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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
Extra -
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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If you see this. Just press YES. This is a TRIAL TEST
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.
@
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.
@
White Hat = ______________________________
Red Hat = ______________________________
Black Hat = ______________________________
Yellow Hat = ______________________________
Green Hat = ______________________________
Blue Hat = ______________________________
@
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 = ______________________________
@
Fill the fourth spot
Optimistic
Six Thinking Hats
There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.
@
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.
@
White Hat = ______________________________
Red Hat = ______________________________
Black Hat = ______________________________
Yellow Hat = ______________________________
Green Hat = ______________________________
Blue Hat = ______________________________
@
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 = _________________________
@
Fill the first spot
Black Hat
Six Thinking Hats
There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.
@
Critical = _________________________
Optimistic = _________________________
Information = _________________________
Control @ Management = _________________________
Emotion = _________________________
Creative = _________________________
@
Fill the second spot
Yellow Hat
Six Thinking Hats
There are six different colored-hats. Each representing a distinct feature.
@
Critical = _________________________
Optimistic = _________________________
Information = _________________________
Control @ Management = _________________________
Emotion = _________________________
Creative = _________________________
@
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 = _________________________
@
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 = _________________________
@
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 = _________________________
@
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
@
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 ______________________________________.
@
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?
@
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.
@
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?
@
Which questions would a Red Hat thinker thinks?
10 and 12
Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities
@
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?
@
Which questions would a Black Hat thinker thinks?
2 and 9
Six Thinking Hat - Key Questions & Responsibilities
@
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?
@
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
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