Six thinking hats What are the six thinking

Six thinking hats • What are the six thinking hats? • • Tool for group discussion and individual thinking Means by which groups can think together more effectively Different coloured hats symbolise different thinking ‘directions’ White hat – what do we know – facts, data, what is known Red hat – what do we think, feel or suspect – feelings, gut instinct Black hat – what are the barriers – potential problems, difficulties Yellow hat – what are the benefits – values, benefits Green hat – overcoming barriers – solutions, ways forward, creativity • What about the sixth hat? – blue hat – process 11 @ehrc

White Hat - facts, data and what is known What do we know about religion or belief in the workplace? (10 mins) 02 @ehrc

Red Hat –feelings, hunches, gut instinct What do we think, feel or suspect about engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (10 mins) 03 @ehrc

Black Hat – difficulties, potential problems What are the barriers to engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (10 mins) 04 @ehrc

Yellow Hat – values and benefits Why should we engage with employers on religion or belief in the workplace, what benefits does it bring? (15 mins) 05 @ehrc

Green Hat – solutions, creativity! How can we overcome the barriers to engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (15 mins) 06 @ehrc