Six Thinking Hats By Edward De Bono: animated Summary

The video explains Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats, a method that separates emotions from logic and creativity from data to make complex ideas clearer and more efficient. Using the analogy of four people standing around a house‑each seeing a different view—yet eventually aligning on a shared perspective—the video shows how parallel thinking allows every viewpoint to be heard without trying to "win". De Bono’s system assigns a colour to six distinct modes of thought: the white hat gathers facts; the red hat lets feelings and intuition surface uncritically; the black hat surfaces potential risks or pitfalls; the yellow hat searches for benefits and optimism; the green hat invites fresh ideas and alternatives; and the blue hat frames the process, clarifies the agenda, and ensures that all hats are considered in turn. By isolating each type of thinking, the Six Thinking Hats method reduces confusion, encourages thorough exploration of a subject, and ensures that everyone’s voice is valued equally. The video’s presentation is concise, visually engaging, and designed to help viewers apply the hats to business, education, and everyday decision‑making.