The Thinking Hats

Topics: Creativity • Social Emotional

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This video introduces Edward de Bono’s “Six Thinking Hats”, tools that give people six specific ways to think when they’re working with others: facts, emotions, positive, negative, creativity, and organization. They’re perfect for improving small group and whole group discussions.

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