Use the Six Thinking Hats model to help with:

• Running better and more structured meetings especially if there tends to only be a single view at every meeting.
• Making better decisions by having a more holistic and wide-ranging view of the problem.
• Approa...

Cautions

"What risks should I keep in mind?"

• Is a 5% preference sufficient for us to make a single color product? What happens if preferences change.
• What is the cost of maintaining the packaging quality and sustainability?
• The ne...

Benefits

"Why should I be optimistic?"

• The new product could increase our revenue diversification stream and increase our family of products.
• We can start receiving better feedback and testimonials from our customers.
• The impact f...

Process

"What systems or processes will be needed?"

• Let’s go around the room and discuss the color options based.
• How have the reduced return rates impacted our warehousing department?
• Would there be any other changes to our workf...

Facts

"What are the facts that we know?"

• Our survey last month indicated a 5% preference for green products by women aged 25 – 45.
• Return rates from sales have fallen by over 50% since the introduction of the new delivery packaging.

Feelings

"What are your gut reactions?"

• The green color inspires a sustainable look and is very appealing. This is even a great shade.
• The impact on the reduced return rates could mean additional resources.
• How do the new delivery...

Six Thinking Hats is a powerful technique for decision-making that includes different points of view.

The process and methodology allow emotion and skepticism to be brought into what might normally be a purely rational process, and it opens up the opportunity for creativity within decision-...