Six Thinking Hats

the system of thought organization developed by Edward de Bono that describes tools for structuring group discussion and individual mental activity using six colored hats
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Six Thinking Hats

Summary

Six Thinking Hats is a written work[1]. It ranks in the top 4% of written_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,233 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • Six Thinking Hats authored Edward de Bono[3].
  • Six Thinking Hats's instance of is recorded as written work[4].
  • Six Thinking Hats's instance of is recorded as creativity techniques[5].
  • Six Thinking Hats was published by Little, Brown and Company[6].
  • Six Thinking Hats's language of work or name is recorded as English[7].
  • Six Thinking Hats was released on 1985[8].
  • Six Thinking Hats's main subject is psychology[9].
  • Six Thinking Hats's title is recorded as Six Thinking Hats[10].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include written work[4] and creativity techniques[5].

Why It Matters

Six Thinking Hats ranks in the top 4% of written_work entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,233 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]

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