case six hats

Analysis / Problem solving using six hats Foundation Batch 21 Data, information, facts known and needed.

Reporting and listening Range of accuracy Relevance Conflicting information and dealing with the same Separating fact from speculation Hunches. Gut instinct. Intuition. Feelings.

Range of feelings tool. Decision making tool. Idea sorting tools. Idea power tools. Level of commitment tool. Benefits with rationale. The optimistic view. Plus points.

Needs effort , sensitivity , interest Frames of value tool.Levels of feasibility tool.Competitive advantage screen.Sense of potential.Risk assessment. Potential problems. Danger. Difficulties.

Find errors in logic. Speculate about the future. Note ways something does not fit. Set out to remove difficulties with green hat solutions Creativity. Ideas. Alternatives. Solutions. Possibilities.

idea generating tool.Deliberate search for alternatives modifying idea .Time and space for creative thinking. Process control. Managing the thinking.

Focus tool. Thinking agenda development. Time management plan. Keep egos and argument in check. Action planning for next steps, roles, responsibilities, time

Questions to be asked. What are the facts and figures?Whats your gut reaction? How do you feel about this? Why cant we do this? What prevents us? Objects , facts and figures- Understanding the problemEmotions and feelings - Personal views - perceptionCautious , careful - Key issues - disadvantages How can we do this? What are additional opportunities? How should we think about this?Positive , Advantages, speculative Creativity , ideas alternative solutionsControl & organization (mental models)

Beekeeper -1 Analysis What are the facts and figures?

Established a performance Mgt. approach.Measured no. of flowers visitedExtensive measurement systemIndividual feedback was provided mid season Created special awards more flowers visited.No focus on actual goal.- more honey production

Objects , facts and figures- Understanding the problem Why cant we do this? What prevents us? Lacked goal clarity, focus was on more visit to flowers Bees visited more flowersTo increase visits (goal) ,carried less honeyIndividual recognition was there hence more competitionAt the end of the season could not meet the target Cautious , careful - Key issues - disadvantagesWhats your gut reaction? How do you feel about this?

Bees felt highly dissatisfied Lack of clarity in goalsIncreased unproductive competition strained relationships among fellow beingsEmotions and feelings - Personal views - perception How can we do this?

Goal ClarityConstructive / productive competitionCollaborative approach

Positive , Advantages, speculative What are additional opportunities?

Good competitionHardworking individualsEffective system but lacked clarity in goals.

Creativity , ideas alternative solutions How should we think about this?Control & organization (mental models)

Task characteristicsTeam sizeTeam compositionTeam Design Achieve organizational goals Satisfy member needs Maintain team survival

TeamEffectivenessTeam developmentTeam normsTeam rolesTeam cohesivenessTeam ProcessesOrganizational andTeam Environment Reward systems Communication systems Physical space Organizational environment Organizational structure Organizational leadershipTeam Effectiveness Model