Six Thinking Hats in the Library

Authors

Sandra Barclay, Kennesaw State University
Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Florida Atlantic UniversityFollow
Ariel Turner, Kennesaw State University

Document Type

Presentation

Publication/Event/Conference Title

Georgia Media Library Association Conference

Abstract

This document discusses Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats technique for creative thinking and effective decision making. The Six Hats include Blue for process, White for objective facts, Red for feelings, Green for creative ideas, Yellow for benefits, and Black for cautions. Each hat represents a different perspective and helps separate thinking styles. The document provides an overview of each hat and how it can be applied, using an example of whether librarians should wear tutus. It also outlines a group exercise to practice applying the Six Hats technique.

Publication Date

6-2013

Comments

Presented at

• Georgia Media Library Association Conference. Cordele, GA, June 2013
• Poster at American Library Association Conference. Chicago, IL, June 2013
• USG Computing Conference. Rock Eagle, GA, October 2013
• Research on Teaching and Learning Summit. Kennesaw, GA, February 2014 (Peer Reviewed)
• Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology. Kennesaw, GA, February 2014 (Peer Reviewed)
• Florida Library Association Conference. Orlando, FL, May 2014 (Invited)
• SCLA / SELA Joint Conference. Greenville, SC, November 2014 (Peer Reviewed)

Recommended Citation

Barclay, Sandra; Golian-Lui, Linda Marie; and Turner, Ariel, "Six Thinking Hats in the Library" (2013). Faculty Scholarship. 7.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/faculty_papers/7