Six Hats Under Pressure
Recall which thinking mode to invite when a discussion is overusing one lens.
Mode recall Which hat manages process and sequence? Blue hat: name the question, timebox the mode, and decide what thinking comes next. Use it when the room is scattered or mixing too many modes. Risk vs creativity When risk has taken over, what is the switch? Do not suppress risk; convert it into constraints for creative options. Objection This hat language feels childish. A senior leader resists the metaphor. Your line Fair. We can skip the colors and still use the discipline: facts, risks, benefits, alternatives, feelings, and process one at a time. Arguing about the terminology instead of preserving…
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