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Six thinking hats

• What are the six thinking hats?

• Tool for group discussion and individual thinking• Means by which groups can think together more effectively• Different coloured hats symbolise different thinking ‘directions’• White hat – what do we know – facts, data, what is known• Red hat – what do we think, feel or suspect – feelings, gut instinct• Black hat – what are the barriers – potential problems, difficulties• Yellow hat – what are the benefits – values, benefits• Green hat – overcoming barriers – solutions, ways forward, creativity

• What about the sixth hat? – blue hat – process

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White Hat - facts, data and what is known

What do we know about religion or belief in the workplace? (10mins)

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Red Hat –feelings, hunches, gut instinct

What do we think, feel or suspect about engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (10 mins)

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Black Hat – difficulties, potential problemsWhat are the barriers to engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (10 mins)

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Yellow Hat – values and benefits

Why should we engage with employers on religion or belief in the workplace, what benefits does it bring? (15 mins)

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Green Hat – solutions, creativity!

How can we overcome the barriers to engaging with employers on religion or belief in the workplace? (15 mins)

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