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The Blue Hat – Process & Control

Focus: Thinking about thinking

Organizes and manages the thinking process.

Decides which hat to wear and when.

Summarizes discussions and conclusions.

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The Problem with Thinking De Bono explains the limitations of traditional thinking methods and introduces the concept of parallel thinking. The Six Thinking Hats technique is proposed as a way to separate thinking into distinct modes, preventing confusion and conflict.

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