Green Hat

A "Green Hat" typically refers to a role or function within the Six Thinking Hats method developed by Edward de Bono. It represents creative thinking and the exploration of new ideas and possibilities.

The Green Hat encourages individuals to generate innovative solutions, alternatives, and fresh perspectives without the constraints of logical necessity or feasibility. It calls for brainstorming, lateral thinking, and a willingness to think outside the box. Wearing the Green Hat involves consciously suspending judgment and criticism to allow for a free flow of imaginative concepts.

Key aspects associated with the Green Hat include:

• Creativity: Actively seeking new and original ideas.
• Possibilities: Exploring various alternatives and potential outcomes.
• Innovation: Generating novel solutions and approaches.
• Hypothesis: Proposing speculative ideas and untested assumptions.
• Provocation: Intentionally challenging existing assumptions to stimulate new thinking.

During a Green Hat session, participants are expected to focus on what could be, rather than what is or cannot be. This can involve using techniques like brainstorming, reverse brainstorming, SCAMPER, or random word association to generate a wide range of ideas. The goal is to produce a surplus of possibilities that can then be evaluated and refined using other "hats" in the Six Thinking Hats framework. The Green Hat thinking mode should be used intentionally and explicitly to provide a clear space for innovative thinking.