six-thinking-hats

Apply Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats framework to analyze decisions from six cognitive perspectives.

145|28|Updated Jan 31, 2026
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Skill: six-thinking-hats
Source: https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills/tree/main/skills/strategy/six-thinking-hats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills --skill six-thinking-hats-guia-matthieu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of making complex decisions by providing a structured framework to explore ideas from multiple perspectives, preventing analysis paralysis and fostering more balanced outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Decision-Making: Systematically applies Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats methodology.
  • Multi-Perspective Analysis: Encourages examining facts, emotions, risks, benefits, and creativity in parallel.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill when evaluating a new product strategy to ensure all potential upsides and downsides are considered before launch, leading to a more robust plan.

Quick Start

Apply the Six Thinking Hats to analyze the decision of launching a new mobile app.

Frequently Asked Questions about six-thinking-hats

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

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What is parallel thinking and how does it help with strategic decision-making?

Apply the Six Thinking Hats methodology to evaluate new product strategies, ensuring all potential upsides and downsides are considered before launch to create a more robust plan.

How do I facilitate structured problem-solving meetings without analysis paralysis?

Facilitate structured problem-solving meetings by applying Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats framework, which separates emotions, facts, and creativity into parallel cognitive perspectives to prevent analysis paralysis and foster balanced outcomes.

Can I use this framework to evaluate a new product strategy before launch?

Yes, you can evaluate a new product strategy by systematically analyzing potential upsides and downsides through six cognitive perspectives, ensuring all risks and benefits are considered before launch to create a more robust plan.

Does the Six Thinking Hats method work for creative brainstorming and risk assessment together?

Yes, the Six Thinking Hats method works for creative brainstorming and risk assessment by examining facts, emotions, risks, benefits, and creativity in parallel, enabling structured evaluation of ideas from multiple perspectives.

When should I avoid using parallel thinking frameworks for decision-making?

Avoid using parallel thinking frameworks for simple, straightforward decisions where a structured multi-perspective analysis of facts, emotions, and creativity would introduce unnecessary overhead and slow down immediate execution.