1. Six
   1. Blue Hat Process
      1. Explanation
         1. Managerial side. Ground rules and process.
      2. Example
         1. We will brainstorm for 30 minutes before 20 minutes' discussion.
         2. No judgement at this phase, we are still in Green Hat process.
      3. Your Point
         1. Point 1
         2. Point 2
         3. Point 3
   2. White Hat Facts
      1. Explanation
         1. Fact check. What does data tell us?
      2. Example
         1. What does it cost us to manufacture one unit?
         2. Revenue was up 8.5% last quarter, but the operation cost was down 2.5%.
      3. Your Point
         1. Point 1
         2. Point 2
         3. Point 3
   3. Black Hat Arguments
      1. Explanation
         1. What doesn't work. What could go wrong
      2. Example
         1. We don’t have the production capacity to expand that fast.
         2. We may have reputation crisis if we continue this plan.
      3. Your Point
         1. Point 1
         2. Point 2
         3. Point 3
2. Process
   1. Start with blue and white.
   2. Switch between different hats.
   3. Make sure every black and red hats get addressed
3. RULES
   1. Make Sure Every Participant Record Their Ideas In The Appropriate Hats
   2. explore ideas rather than prove one side right
   3. Empower a moderator (a designated blue hat)
4. More templates
   1. xmind.net/blog/en/brainstorming-template
5. Red Hat Emotions
   1. Explanation
      1. How does it make us feel
   2. Example
      1. I really love this project! I’m excited to work more on it!
      2. That suggestion makes me angry. My gut feelings is that customers hate it as well
   3. Your Point
      1. Point 1
      2. Point 2
      3. Point 3
6. Yellow Hat Benefits
   1. Explanation
      1. What works. What's the benefit.
   2. Example
      1. Our sales staff already has a lot of experience selling widgets.
      2. Pushing into a new market segment would open up a lot of room for growth.
   3. Your Point
      1. Point 1
      2. Point 2
      3. Point 3
7. Green Hat Alternatives
   1. Explanation
      1. Brainstorm. How can we innovate
   2. Example
      1. Instead of manufacturing in China, we could refurbish a plant in Detroit.
      2. Let’s brainstorm some potential solutions to address the Black Hat problems.
   3. Your Point
      1. Point 1
      2. Point 2
      3. Point 3