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SIX THINKING HATS®

Unleash Parallel Thinking for Maximum Productivity

Revolutionize Team Dynamics with the Power of Parallel Thinking

Unleash the power of parallel thinking with the Six Thinking Hats® Workshop and transform team collaboration, decision-making, and innovation. This highly effective process empowers professionals to be more productive, focused, and inclusive by leveraging six distinct perspectives.

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KEY BENEFITS

Hold Productive Meetings

Hold Productive Meetings

Make meetings shorter and more productive, achieving meaningful results quickly.

Make Better Decisions

Make Better Decisions

Learn a disciplined process to systematically consider issues and opportunities for improved decision-making.

Innovate

Innovate

Stimulate creativity, generate new ideas, and view problems from new and unusual angles.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Maximize Collaboration and Reduce Conflict

Maximize Collaboration and Reduce Conflict

Transform the way you and your team think, innovate, and collaborate.

Apply a Proven System for Decision-Making

Apply a Proven System for Decision-Making

Get to the right solution quickly with a shared vision.

Consider All Sides of a Situation

Consider All Sides of a Situation

Spot opportunities where others may only see problems.

Delivery Options to Meet Your Needs

  • In-House
  • Public
  • Blended Learning
  • VILT
  • Train-the-Trainer
  • Languages

Our expert facilitators bring world-class content to your organization or corporate event (Learning Retreats), ensuring a tailored and impactful experience.

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Attend a public session for individual development or to assess the workshop’s value for your team.

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Combine online and in-person sessions to save time and maximize results.

Access the workshop anytime, anywhere, through virtual sessions that prioritize flexibility without compromising quality.

Coaching

Benefit from communication skills coaching with our experts, addressing specific goals and challenges.

Certify your own trainers to deliver our world-class training within your organization.

The Six Hats Workshop is currently available in Chinese, English, French, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, and in the following formats.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Colette Beauregard

Quality Improvement Specialist, Arterra Wines Canada

I had the opportunity to attend a 6 Hats workshop offered at my workplace by McLuhan & Davies. The trainer (Susan Lynne) excelled at transferring this methodology to our group in an engaged and very hospitable manner. This process map for “thinking / brainstorming” in group situations helps a team achieve better results in a more structured format. It ensures all ideas have been considered and the most logical outcome is pursued in a timely manner. We can finally say goodbye to those meeting bullies who hijack decision without considering everyone’s opinions/inputs.

Jennifer Khan

Director, Talent Management, EllisDon

I became a Six Thinking Hats® certified trainer to facilitate this workshop within our organization. Since then, I have been using and sharing the techniques with just about anyone who will listen. de Bono’s powerful toolset has transformed the way we think, innovate and collaborate at EllisDon.

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THE #MDCDIFFERENCE

Six Thinking Hats® offers a parallel-thinking process that simultaneously addresses different aspects of a challenge or opportunity. Each hat represents a specific focus, allowing participants to consider various angles in a structured and systematic manner.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why Six Thinking Hats®?

Learn a proven method to improve your thinking and decision-making using the Six Hats:

  • Blue Hat (Managing the Thinking): Ensures the thinking process is productive and on track.
  • White Hat (Information): Focuses on available and needed data and facts.
  • Red Hat (Intuition and Feelings): Encourages participants to express their emotions, intuitions, and gut feelings.
  • Yellow Hat (Benefits and Feasibility): Explores the positive aspects and potential benefits.
  • Black Hat (Caution and Difficulties): Identifies potential risks, challenges, and drawbacks.
  • Green Hat (Alternatives and Creative Ideas): Stimulates creativity by generating alternative solutions and ideas.

How to Attend?

Check our Public Workshop Calendar page to find the next workshop near you.

How Do I Become a Trainer?

Step 1: Take the course you want to be certified in (EITHER attend a public workshop OR participate in an in-house session that your company runs).

Step 2: Go through an accreditation process with one of our master facilitators (typically 2-3 days).

Step 3: Do a dry run for some of your people and debrief with the master facilitator.

Step 4: Perform an optional co-teach with the master facilitator.

Can I Earn a Certificate Upon Completing The Course? Professional Development Units?

Yes. We provide digital badges upon completion of all one- and two-day participants of Think on Your Feet workshops. You can add these to your email signature, LinkedIn Licenses & certifications and apply for Professional Development Units with it!

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Connect with trusted affiliates in your area. All of our affiliates are trained and certified in our workshops.

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PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

If your organization doesn’t have enough people for an on-site program, you can send individuals to one of our public workshops. Public sessions follow the same curriculum and timeline as in-house. We frequently host workshops in North America. You can also find a public workshop near you through one of our international partners.

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