Monday, June 29, 2009

The biggest problem facing the world is not climate change but inadequate thinking: Edward de Bono.


Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats (Feeling, information, Benefits, Judgement, Creativity, and Focus)


The six hats represent six modes of thinking and are directions to think rather than labels for thinking. That is, the hats are used proactively rather than reactively.

Use the Six Thinking Hats to:
Discuss topics
Solve problems
Explore alternatives
Reach decisions
Research, organise and write reports
Brainstorming

The Six Thinking Hats at a glance:

1. White hat thinking identifies the facts and details of a topic

2. Black hat thinking examines the problems associated with a topic
3. Yellow hat thinking focuses on the positive aspects of a topic
4. Red hat thinking looks at a topic from the point of view of emotions and feelings
5. Green hat thinking requires creativeness, imagination and lateral thinking about a topic
6. Blue hat thinking focuses on reflection, metacognition (thinking about the thinking that is required), and the need to understand the big picture



We need knowledge for all these. Without basic knowlegde in specific field we cannot think, argue, understanding the problems and making decision. Those who are able to think logic usually they have very strong basic knowledge. basic knowledge can be obtained through formal learning and experience through their life.

No comments: