Using the Hats

Single Use

This is the use of one hat at a time in a memo or report, in a meeting, or during a conversation, specifically to request a certain type of thinking or a change in thinking.

Each hat provides a convenient and practical way of asking for or announcing information.

Systematic Use

Use the hats in a sequence, one after the other, in order to explore a subject quickly and thoroughly.

Each hat may be used as many times as required in the sequence.

The sequence may be planned in advance or worked out as the meeting progresses, depending on the circumstances.

Only use a hat for a FIXED amount of time, e.g. 1 1/2 Minutes or 45 seconds.