What hat you wear can change the game - are you ready to play?
We know that successful companies work to proactively listen to different perspectives from across their organisation. Finding ways to do this where people feel comfortable to share their views/ideas is critical; and now with the majority of corporate employees working remotely, this creates even more of a challenge when it comes to getting people to engage…
I have a technique, that I learnt, and I now use this approach with leadership teams which elicits some exceptional and interesting results.
To apply this technique and get the full benefit we need to take you on a journey. We will take you through the journey in the next few articles where you will learn:
About Edward de Bono’s Thinking Hats
To understand the concept and theory behind each Hat through Whiteark articles and bites
How to use the technique of the Hats with your leadership team, wider team, workshops and the power of using it to facilitate brainstorming with a group. We will give practical real life examples of how to use it
““Creative thinking is not a talent; it is a skill that can be learned. It empowers people by adding strength to their natural abilities which improves teamwork, productivity, and where appropriate, profits.” ”
In 1985, a man named Edward de Bono wrote a book called Six Thinking Hats. A physician, author, and consultant, de Bono is a proponent of teaching thinking as a subject in schools to help people be more successful in business and in life. He developed the Six Thinking Hats method as a way to run better meetings and make better decisions more quickly.
In the Six Hats methodology, de Bono identifies six different ways of thinking, each represented by six coloured “thinking hats.” As you wear each hat, you learn how to think in different ways to brainstorm and approach problems from various angles.
The de Bono’s thinking hats are defined in the following ways.
Whiteark is aligned with the White Hat.
Let us explain more….
We’re a team of doers led by Jo Hands and James Ciuffetelli. We don’t believe in unnecessary layers; and between us we have over 50 years of collective experience, expertise and global connections. Delicately weaving these together, we engage with you directly, with a single-minded focus on the task at hand. Collaborating at a senior level to propel organisations forward, we intricately map out and execute your next move, ensuring you’re prepared, protected and prosperous.
We’re nimble; we will assemble the best team for your problem, guaranteeing you have the skillset and people you need - no more, no less. Using data (de Bono’s White Hat) we load up your arsenal with the information needed to define and craft your next move; your strategy. Then together we’ll use this knowledge to carve out a unique set of priorities and objectives, bringing the entire team into the fold so they’re aligned towards the same targets and goal.
