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debono-thinking-hats

Install De Bono's Six Thinking Hats as six switchable Zo personas with routing rules.

5|Updated Jan 15, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#personas#decision-making#thinking-hats#parallel-thinking#prompt-installer#routing-contract
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thevibethinker/n5os-ode --skill debono-thinking-hats
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: debono-thinking-hats
Source: https://github.com/thevibethinker/n5os-ode/tree/main/Skills/debono-thinking-hats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thevibethinker/n5os-ode --skill debono-thinking-hats

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

installs Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats as six switchable Zo personas and a routing contract to enable structured parallel thinking across decisions, brainstorming, and retrospectives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Six hat personas (Blue, White, Red, Yellow, Black, Green) with built-in prompts and cross-references.
  • Routing contract that standardizes transitions and synchronous thinking.
  • Pre-built sequences for common thinking scenarios.
  • A prompt-based installer that wires up personas, IDs, and routing rules.

Quick Start

Run the installer prompt to install the six thinking hats and routing contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about debono-thinking-hats

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run structured parallel thinking sessions for decision-making?▼

Structured parallel thinking sessions are run by switching between six distinct personas, each representing a different thinking style, to systematically analyze decisions, brainstorming, or retrospectives.

What is the Six Thinking Hats method for brainstorming and process improvement?▼

The Six Thinking Hats method separates thinking into six colored modes—Blue, White, Red, Yellow, Black, and Green—enabling teams to look at decisions from multiple structured angles without confusion.

How do I install the Six Thinking Hats personas and routing rules?▼

You install the Six Thinking Hats personas and routing rules by executing the provided installer prompt, which automatically wires up the hat IDs, cross-references, and transition contracts.

Can I use this structured thinking approach for team retrospectives?▼

Yes, this structured thinking approach is explicitly designed for retrospectives, applying pre-built sequences to guide teams through synchronized, parallel-thinking evaluations of their processes.

What are the limitations of using parallel thinking hats for complex problem solving?▼

The parallel thinking hats approach relies on a standardized routing contract to manage transitions, meaning participants must strictly follow the sequential persona switching for the session to remain effective.

Do I need any specific frameworks or dependencies to enable parallel thinking?▼

No external dependencies are required to enable parallel thinking; the installer resolves all necessary personas, routing references, and pre-built sequences directly within your environment.

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