> [!NOTE] > This concept was introduced to me by [[Mark Levison]]. > # The Hats ## White Hat This is the information that is known or needed. When wearing this hat, think about facts and only the facts. ## Yellow Hat Yellow symbolizes brightness and optimism. When wearing this hat think about positives. What is the value/benefit? ## Black Hat Black symbolizes risk difficulties and problems. When wearing this hat, take a risk management approach. Can become very heavy if overused. ## Red Hat Red symbolizes emotionality. When wearing this hat, explore feelings, hunches, and intuition. Think about likes, dislikes, love, and hate. ## Green Hat Green symbolizes creativity. When wearing this hat, think of the possibilities. What alternatives exist, are there any new ideas? ## Blue Hat Blue symbolizes a freeze to be retrospective about the process of wearing hats. If things go off the rails, this is a way to stop and come back to task. More detail on the framework can be found here: [Six Thinking Hats – De Bono Group](https://www.debonogroup.com/services/core-programs/six-thinking-hats/)