1. Explain how the Six Hat method of thinking is different from “Argument”. Also, explain how it helps organizations to 1) explore a subject, 2) make decisions, and 3) reduce the time taken for the project discussions.

There is a place for argument, and argument is a useful tool of thinking. But argument is inadequate as the main tool of thinking. Argument lacks constructive energies, design energies, and creative energies. Pointing out faults may lead to some improvement but does not construct something new. Synthesizing both points of view does not produce a stream of new alternatives.
Traditional argument is totally useless for such a design process. Instead, we need Parallel Thinking, where each thinker puts forward his or her
What follows after a blue hat depends on the nature of the thinking. The hats can also be used one after the other in a certain sequence and by following this method, different opinions on a subject evolves.

ii) Make decisions: The first purpose of the six thinking hats is to simply thinking by allowing a thinker to deal with one thing at a time. Instead of having to take care of emotions, logic, information, hope and creativity all at the same time, the thinker is able to deal with them separately. Switching roles using different hats, decision making becomes easier since there is a consensus approach. Today in business, as elsewhere, there is a huge need to be constructive and creative. There is a need to solve problems and to open up opportunities. There is a need to design new possibilities, not just to argue between two existing possibilities. Parallel guides thought processes in one direction at a time so we can effectively analyze issues, generate new ideas, and make better decisions.

iii) Reduce the time taken for project discussions: Six Hats method allows a switch in thinking. For example: If an individual in a team has persistently negative thinking, he can be called to remove his black hat and wear a yellow thinking hat, which is a positive request. Yellow hat will force the individual to think positively on a subject matter. Also, occasionally the team in