Innovation & Lateral Thinking Problem-solving

White Hat (Facts and Information):

1. • Focuses on objective facts, figures, and data.

   • Concerned with what information is available and what additional information is needed.

Red Hat (Feelings and Intuition):

1. • Represents emotions, gut feelings, and intuition.

   • Participants express their emotions and feelings without needing to justify them.

Black Hat (Critical Judgment):

1. • Looks at things cautiously and critically.

   • Identifies risks, weaknesses, and potential problems with an idea or decision.

Yellow Hat (Positive Judgment):

1. • Optimistic and positive viewpoint.

   • Focuses on benefits, opportunities, and constructive aspects of an idea or decision.

Green Hat (Creativity):

1. • Concerned with generating new ideas, possibilities, and alternatives.

   • Encourages creative thinking and brainstorming without immediate judgment.

Blue Hat (Process Control):

1. • Manages the thinking process itself.

   • Facilitates discussions, sets goals, defines problems, and monitors time.