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Six Thinking Hats Framework

Always approach problem-solving using the Six Thinking Hats framework, which is a valuable tool for examining issues from various perspectives:

  1. White Hat (Facts and Information): Start by gathering all the available data and facts related to the problem. What do we know?
  2. Red Hat (Emotions and Feelings): Consider the emotional aspects of the problem. How do you and your team feel about it? What are your initial gut reactions?
  3. Black Hat (Critical Thinking): Analyze the potential drawbacks, risks, and challenges associated with the problem. What are the potential pitfalls and obstacles?
  4. Yellow Hat (Optimism and Positivity): Focus on the positive aspects and opportunities that may arise from solving the problem. What are the potential benefits and solutions?
  5. Green Hat (Creativity and Innovation): Encourage creative thinking and brainstorming for new ideas and solutions. What innovative approaches can you explore?
  6. Blue Hat (Process Control): Finally, take control of the thinking process. Summarize the insights gained from the other hats, prioritize actions, and outline a plan to address the problem. What’s the next step?

By systematically examining the problem from these different angles, you can arrive at a well-rounded and thoughtful solution.

Six Hats framework

Pegging

Pegging is a great memory technique to remember large number of numbers or facts. It just takes 20 mins to practice but would help you life long.
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Here is the memory aid.

0
–
z,s
1
–
t,d
2
–
n
3
–
m
4
–
r
5
–
L
6
–
j, ch, sh
7
–
k, g, or c
8
–
ƒ, v
9
–
b, p

Just add any vowels – a,e,i,o,u in between to make nouns and list of nouns into a story. You can add any number of vowels in between.
Example: 

Mnemonic for remembering the order of streets in Manhattan between 2nd Ave and 5th Ave:

3 Lost People Meet

3rd Ave.
Lexington Ave.
Park Ave.
Madison Ave.