For this year, I continued my goal of last year; to read 18 books.
One of the books I finished earlier this year is called “Six Thinking Hats”, which is written by Edward de Bono.
In his book, dr de Bono shows how meetings can be transformed to produce quick and decisive results every time. The method of the Six Thinking Hats is built upon the concept of lateral thinking; taking one perspective systemetically at a time, rather than taking multiple perspectives at the same time.
What did I appreciate most?
To do this, let me put on my ‘yellow hat’, so to apply the method of this book immediately. The Six Thinking Hats method was clearly written down, taking various perspectives on the different hats that were conferred. It also provided highly valuable and practical suggestions on how to apply in practice.
In short, the Six Thinking Hats was rationally clear and included captivating narratives to make sure it sticks to your brain.
Information without application is useless.
Curious how to apply?
What did I appreciate least?
When wearing the black hat, I perceive this book as one with a lot of repetition of information. There is a lot of “It’s time to apply some [color] hat thinking on this problem..”, which leads to semantic saturation.
What is my takeaway from this book?
By applying the concept of lateral thinking, taking one perspective at a time systemically, rather than taking multiple perspective at the same time, it helps to:
- build a stronger connection amongst the team members
- reduce the component of ‘we vs them’ in discussion
- make strategic decisions quicker
Most importantly, the Six Thinking Hats can be very beneficial when applying it to your own challenge ahead. Swap hats to improve your perspective and decision making.
Want to know more?
For this year, I continued my goal of last year; to read 18 books.
One of the books I finished earlier this year is called “Six Thinking Hats”, which is written by Edward de Bono.
In his book, dr de Bono shows how meetings can be transformed to produce quick and decisive results every time. The method of the Six Thinking Hats is built upon the concept of lateral thinking; taking one perspective systemetically at a time, rather than taking multiple perspectives at the same time.
What did I appreciate most?
To do this, let me put on my ‘yellow hat’, so to apply the method of this book immediately. The Six Thinking Hats method was clearly written down, taking various perspectives on the different hats that were conferred. It also provided highly valuable and practical suggestions on how to apply in practice.
In short, the Six Thinking Hats was rationally clear and included captivating narratives to make sure it sticks to your brain.
Information without application is useless.
Curious how to apply?
What did I appreciate least?
When wearing the black hat, I perceive this book as one with a lot of repetition of information. There is a lot of “It’s time to apply some [color] hat thinking on this problem..”, which leads to semantic saturation.
What is my takeaway from this book?
By applying the concept of lateral thinking, taking one perspective at a time systemically, rather than taking multiple perspective at the same time, it helps to:
- build a stronger connection amongst the team members
- reduce the component of ‘we vs them’ in discussion
- make strategic decisions quicker
Most importantly, the Six Thinking Hats can be very beneficial when applying it to your own challenge ahead. Swap hats to improve your perspective and decision making.
Want to know more?
