de Bono Thinking Hats

The White Hat
The White Hat calls for
information known or needed.

The Black Hat
The Black hat is judgment—the devil’s
advocate or why something may not work.

The Green Hat
The Green hat focuses on creativity: the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas.

The Red Hat
The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches, and intuition.

The Yellow Hat
The Yellow hat symbolizes brightness and optimism.

The Blue Hat
The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process.