Six Thinking Hats
Facts, feelings, risks, benefits, creativity, process
- Best for
- running a balanced discussion
- Time
- 30–60 min
- Difficulty
- Beginner
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Example
Reviewing a risky go-to-market plan with the leadership team
| What it surfaced | |
|---|---|
| White (facts) | 3 of 5 reference customers churned in the last cycle |
| Red (feelings) | The team feels overwhelmed; some founder dread |
| Black (risks) | Competitor undercut last quarter; sales cycle 2× normal |
| Yellow (benefits) | ICP is finally clear; CAC dropping last 60 days |
| Green (creativity) | What if we lead with a free assessment, not a demo? |
| Blue (process) | Decide direction by Friday; revisit in 30 days |
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