Six Thinking Hats

Name/Title

Six Thinking Hats

Entry/Object ID

2025.11.3

Description

The introduction a framework for enhancing thinking and decision-making by organizing thought into six distinct modes, represented by symbolic colored “hats”: White (facts and information), Red (feelings and intuition), Black (caution and critical judgment), Yellow (optimism and benefits), Green (creativity and new ideas), and Blue (process control and organization).

Context

Edward De Bono was a physician and commentator, well-known for originating the term "lateral thinking". Through case studies and real-life examples, Dr. de Bono illustrates how deliberate role-playing can sharpen thinking skills. He presents a powerfully simple tool that individuals and organizations, from start-ups to major corporations, can use to foster clearer thinking, stronger communication, and greater creativity. Both instructive and inspiring, the book is essential reading for anyone who makes decisions in business or in life.

Category

Business

Acquisition

Accession

2025.11

Source (if not Accessioned)

Matthew Marcial

Notes

Donated in November 2025

Book Details

Author

Edward De Bono

Publisher

Back Bay Books

Place Published

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

1985

Place Printed

Country

United States

Continent

North America

ISBN

978-0-316-17791-7

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

59

Date

January 6, 2026

Copyright

Copyright Holder

MICA Management Resources, Inc.

Copyright Date

1985

Created By

jade@prmuseum.org

Create Date

January 6, 2026

Updated By

jade@prmuseum.org

Update Date

January 6, 2026